Meshullam מְשֻׁלָּם
A Levite who supervised repairs in Josiah's time.
Who is Meshullam in the Bible?
Meshullam was a Levite of Kohathite descent who served as a supervisor of the temple repairs during King Josiah's religious reforms in the late 7th century B.C. According to 2 Chronicles 34:12, he worked alongside fellow Levites Jahath and Obadiah to oversee the workmen and coordinate the various repair projects throughout the temple. His role was instrumental in restoring the physical structure of the temple as part of Josiah's broader covenant renewal and religious reform movement. Meshullam's service demonstrates the vital role Levites played in maintaining the religious center of Israel and supporting the king's efforts to restore proper worship.
Biography
Meshullam is mentioned in the book of 2 Chronicles as one of the Levites who supervised the repairs of the temple during the reign of King Josiah (2Ch.34.12). He is described as a Kohathite, indicating his descent from Kohath, one of the sons of Levi. Meshullam, along with Jahath and Obadiah, who were also Levites, oversaw the workmen and all those doing the work in the various kinds of service. This event took place during Josiah's reforms, which included the restoration of the temple and the renewal of the covenant with God.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 34:12
"And the men did the work faithfully. The Levites overseeing them were Jahath and Obadiah, descendants of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, descendants of Kohath. Other Levites, all skilled with musical instruments,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מְשֻׁלָּם |