Shallum
Shallum was the uncle of Jeremiah the prophet and the father of Hanamel, who sold a field to Jeremiah.
The name Shallum means “perfect; agreeable”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jeremiah 32:7; only referred to as Shallum (שַׁלּוּם); a brother of Hilkiah; father of Hanamel.
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Family members
- Father
- Siblings
- Children
Alternative names
- שַׁלּוּםShallum
Mentions
- Behold! Hanamel, the son of your uncle Shallum, is coming to you to say, ‘Buy for yourself my field in Anathoth, for you have the right of redemption to buy it.’