Malluch מַלּוּךְ
Priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah.
Who is Malluch in the Bible?
Malluch was a priest who lived during the postexilic period under Nehemiah's leadership. He appears in Scripture as one of the religious leaders who sealed the covenant in Jerusalem, pledging the people of Israel to follow the Law of Moses, keep the Sabbath holy, and support the temple service (Nehemiah 10:4). Malluch is also mentioned among the priests who had returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel and as part of the priestly families serving under the high priest Joiakim (Nehemiah 12:2, 12:14). His presence among the covenant signers reflects his role as a spiritual leader committed to restoring proper worship and obedience to God's law after the exile.
Biography
Malluch was a priest who lived during the time of Nehemiah. He was among the leaders who sealed the covenant between the people of Israel and God, pledging to follow the Law of Moses, keep the Sabbath holy, and support the temple service (Neh.10.4). Malluch is also mentioned in the list of priests who returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel (Neh.12.2) and in the list of priestly families during the high priesthood of Joiakim (Neh.12.14).
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 3 verses
- Nehemiah 10:4
"Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,"
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"Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,"
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:14
"of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַלּוּךְ |
| Spelled | Hebrew | מְלוּכִי |