Shallum
Shallum was the father of Maaseiah, who was a keeper of the threshold during the time of Jeremiah the prophet.
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 35:4; only referred to as Shallum (שַׁלּוּם); father of Maaseiah.
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Family members
- Children
Alternative names
- שַׁלּוּםShallum
Mentions
- …and I brought them into the house of the LORD, to a chamber occupied by the sons of Hanan son of Igdaliah, a man of God. This room was near the chamber of the officials, which was above the chamber of Maaseiah son of Shallum the doorkeeper.