Shallum

Shallum was a son of Josiah, king of Judah, and the brother of Jehoiakim and Zedekiah.

The name Shallum means “perfect; agreeable”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 3:15; only referred to as Shallum (שַׁלּוּם); a son of Josiah; half-brother of: Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim and Zedekiah.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Josiah
Mother: Josiah's wife
Siblings: Jehoahaz Jehoiakim Zedekiah

Alternative names

שַׁלּוּםShallum

Mentions

1 Chronicles 3:15
The sons of Josiah: Johanan was the firstborn, Jehoiakim the second, Zedekiah the third, and Shallum the fourth.