Meshullam מְשֻׁלָּם
A priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah.
Who is Meshullam in the Bible?
Meshullam was a priest in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah who played an important role in the spiritual renewal of the Jewish community after their return from exile. He is first mentioned in Nehemiah 10:7 as one of the priests who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah, pledging to follow God's Law after the public reading and the people's confession of sins. Meshullam later appears in Nehemiah 12:33 as a participant in the dedication ceremony of the rebuilt wall of Jerusalem, indicating his continued prominence in the priesthood. His involvement in both the covenant-sealing and the wall dedication demonstrates his commitment to the restoration of Jerusalem's spiritual and physical foundations during this critical period of Jewish history.
Biography
Meshullam is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the priests who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah (Neh.10.7). After the public reading of the Law and the people's confession of their sins, the leaders, priests, and Levites entered into a covenant to follow God's Law and uphold its requirements. Meshullam was among the priests who signed and sealed this covenant, pledging to adhere to its stipulations. Later, during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, Meshullam is mentioned again as one of the priests who participated in the procession and the dedication ceremonies (Neh.12.33). This suggests that Meshullam held a significant role within the priesthood and actively contributed to the spiritual life of the community.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 2 verses
- Nehemiah 10:7
"Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,"
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:33
"along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מְשֻׁלָּם |