Shallum

Shallum, the son of Hallohesh and ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, repaired a section of the city wall along with his daughters.

The name Shallum means “perfect; agreeable”

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Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Nehemiah 3:12; only referred to as Shallum (שַׁלּוּם); a son of Hallohesh.

Glossary entries

Shallum

Family members

Father

Hallohesh

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.