Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shallum, also known as Meshullam, was a high priest during the time of the kings of Judah, serving as the son of Zadok and the father of Hilkiah.
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Also known as Meshullam
Shallum, also referred to as Meshullam, is mentioned in 1Ch.6.12-13, Ezr.7.2, 1 Chronicles Ezr.9.11, and Neh.11.11. He was a high priest who served during the time of the kings of Judah. Shallum was the son of Zadok, who was also a high priest, and the father of Hilkiah, who would later discover the Book of the Law during the reign of King Josiah. The genealogical records in these passages trace the lineage of the high priests, highlighting the importance of the priestly line. Shallum's inclusion in these lists emphasizes his significant role as a high priest and his place in the succession of religious leadership. The interchangeable use of the names Shallum and Meshullam suggests that he may have been known by both names.
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5 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7967
Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Shallum,
Shallum was the father of Hilkiah, Hilkiah was the father of Azariah,
Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of Godʼs temple;
the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub,
Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God;
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