Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Shallum, the son of Hallohesh and ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, repaired a section of the city wall along with his daughters.
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Shallum, mentioned in Neh.3.12, was the son of Hallohesh and played a role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. He is described as the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, indicating that he held a position of authority and responsibility within the city. Shallum and his daughters worked together to repair a section of the wall, demonstrating their commitment to the restoration of Jerusalem's defenses. The involvement of his daughters in the rebuilding effort suggests that the entire family participated in this important task.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7967
And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.
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