Meshullam

Meshullam, son of Besodeiah, helped repair the Old Gate during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall.

The name Meshullam means “peaceable; perfect; their parables”

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Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Nehemiah 3:6; only referred to as Meshullam (מְשֻׁלָּם); a son of Besodeiah.

Glossary entries

Meshullam

Family members

Father

Besodeiah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. The Jeshanah Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.