Shallum
Shallum, the husband of Huldah the prophetess, was the keeper of the wardrobe during the reign of King Josiah.
The name Shallum means “perfect; agreeable”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Kings 22:14; only referred to as Shallum (שַׁלּוּם); a son of Tikvah; husband of Huldah.
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- שַׁלּוּםShallum
Mentions
- So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District.
- So Hilkiah and those the king had designated went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tokhath, the son of Hasrah, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District.