Meshullam מְשֻׁלָּם
A Benjamite, son of Shephathiah.
Who is Meshullam in the Bible?
Meshullam was a Benjamite mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:8 as part of the genealogical record of those who returned to Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile. He was the son of Shephathiah, whose lineage traced back through Reuel to Ibnijah. The biblical text distinguishes this Meshullam from another individual of the same name listed in 1 Chronicles 9:7, indicating there were at least two separate figures bearing this name among the tribe of Benjamin. Meshullam's inclusion in the post-exile settlement records reflects the restoration of Judah and the reestablishment of the community in Jerusalem after the captivity.
Biography
Meshullam is mentioned in the list of Benjamites who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (1Ch.9.8). He was the son of Shephathiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah. This Meshullam is listed separately from the Meshullam mentioned in 1Ch.9.7, indicating that they were two different individuals from the tribe of Benjamin.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:8
"Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מְשֻׁלָּם |