Meshillemoth מְשִׁלֵּמוֹת
An Ephraimite leader during the reign of Pekah.
Who is Meshillemoth in the Bible?
Meshillemoth was an Ephraimite leader during the reign of Pekah, king of Israel (2 Chronicles 28:12). When Pekah's army defeated Judah and brought back captives from the southern kingdom, Meshillemoth joined other leaders including Azariah, Berechiah, and Jehizkiah in opposing their enslavement. These leaders confronted the victorious army and insisted that the captives be released, clothed, and returned safely to Jericho, warning that God's anger would fall upon Israel if they mistreated their fellow Israelites. Meshillemoth's actions demonstrate a moment of compassion and moral conviction amid the warfare and political turmoil of the divided kingdom.
Biography
Meshillemoth was an Ephraimite leader who lived during the reign of Pekah, king of Israel. When Pekah's army defeated Judah and took captives, Meshillemoth, along with other leaders such as Azariah, Berechiah, and Jehizkiah, stood against the army and opposed the enslavement of their fellow Israelites (2Ch.28.12). They urged the army to release the captives, clothe them, and return them to Jericho, citing the Lord's fierce wrath against Israel.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 28:12
"Then some of the leaders of the Ephraimites—Azariah son of Jehohanan, Berechiah son of Meshillemoth, Jehizkiah son of Shallum, and Amasa son of Hadlai—stood in opposition to those arriving from the war."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מְשִׁלֵּמוֹת |