Meshullam מְשֻׁלָּם
A priest during the high priesthood of Joiakim.
Who is Meshullam in the Bible?
Meshullam was a priest who served during the high priesthood of Joiakim, as recorded in Nehemiah 12:13. He is identified as the head of the priestly family of Ezra, indicating that he held a prominent leadership position within the priesthood during the post-exilic period. Joiakim was the son of Jeshua, the high priest who had returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel, placing Meshullam's service in a crucial era of Jewish restoration and religious reorganization. His mention in the genealogical records of Nehemiah reflects his significance as a priestly leader responsible for maintaining the spiritual life of the returned Jewish community.
Biography
Meshullam is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the priests who served during the high priesthood of Joiakim (Neh.12.13). Joiakim was the son of Jeshua, the high priest who had returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. In the list of priests and Levites who served during this time, Meshullam is named as the head of the priestly family of Ezra. This suggests that Meshullam was a prominent figure within the priesthood and had a leadership role in his family's priestly duties.
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 12:13
"of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מְשֻׁלָּם |