Meshullam מְשֻׁלָּם
A priest who lived in Jerusalem after the exile.
Who is Meshullam in the Bible?
Meshullam, also known as Ahzai, was a priest who served in Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:12 as part of the genealogical record of priests who resettled in the city, identified as the son of Meshillemith and grandson of Immer. The same individual appears in Nehemiah 11:13, listed among the priests dwelling in Jerusalem during the post-exilic period. Meshullam's inclusion in these priestly registers demonstrates the continuity of temple service and religious leadership after the exile, highlighting how God preserved a faithful remnant to restore worship in Jerusalem.
Biography
Meshullam, also known as Ahzai, was a priest who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. In the book of Chronicles, he is mentioned in the list of priests who settled in Jerusalem (1Ch.9.12). Meshullam is described as the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer. In the book of Nehemiah, a priest named Ahzai, likely the same individual, is mentioned among the priests living in Jerusalem (Neh.11.13). Ahzai is described as the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:12
"Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;"
Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 11:13
"and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מְשֻׁלָּם |
| Named | Hebrew | אַחְזַי |