Old Testament · Major figure
Shallum
A name shared by several biblical figures, including a king of Israel and a temple official.
The name Shallum identifies multiple individuals across the Old Testament, most notably the son of Jabesh who usurped the throne of Israel by assassinating Zechariah. Other figures include a husband of the prophetess Huldah and a gatekeeper of the temple during the time of Jeremiah. These men served in various capacities ranging from brief, violent political leadership to faithful administrative service in Jerusalem.
In the text
- Verses
- 25
- Books
- 6
- First appears
- 2 Kings 15:10
- Last appears
- Jeremiah 35:4
Where Shallum appears
25 verses · 16 chapters- 2 Kings 15Verses 10, 13–15
- 2 Kings 22Verse 14
- 1 Chronicles 2Verses 40–41
- 1 Chronicles 3Verse 15
- 1 Chronicles 4Verse 25
- 1 Chronicles 9Verses 11, 17, 19, 31
- 2 Chronicles 28Verse 12
- 2 Chronicles 34Verse 22
- Ezra 2Verse 42
- Ezra 7Verse 2
- Ezra 10Verses 24, 42
- Nehemiah 3Verses 12, 15
- Nehemiah 7Verse 45
- Nehemiah 11Verse 11
- Jeremiah 32Verse 7
- Jeremiah 35Verse 4
In the same books
- Johanan21 versesA Judean military commander who led survivors after the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon.
- Hilkiah29 versesA faithful High Priest under King Josiah who discovered the Book of the Law in the temple.
- Maaseiah22 versesA common name held by several Levites, priests, and officials serving in Jerusalem across various eras.
- Meshullam22 versesA common name for several Jewish leaders, priests, and builders serving during the late monarchy and the post-exilic restoration.
- Jeremiah132 versesA prophet called by God to warn Judah of impending judgment and exile during the final years of the kingdom.
- Hananiah40 versesA name shared by several men, most notably Daniel's companion who remained faithful to God in Babylon.
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