Meshullam מְשֻׁלָּם
Helped repair the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah.
Who is Meshullam in the Bible?
Meshullam, son of Berechiah, was a Jewish builder who played an active role in reconstructing the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership (Nehemiah 3:4, 3:30). He worked on two separate sections of the wall, including an area near the Fish Gate and another portion adjacent to his own house, demonstrating his personal investment in the city's restoration. According to Nehemiah 6:18, Meshullam's son Jehohanan married the daughter of Sanballat the Horonite, one of Nehemiah's chief opponents, which created a complicated family connection amid the political tensions of the rebuilding effort. His participation in the wall reconstruction illustrates the commitment of ordinary citizens to Jerusalem's security and the spiritual renewal of the Jewish community during the post-exilic period.
Biography
Meshullam, the son of Berechiah, is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the individuals who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time (Neh.3.4,30). He worked on two sections of the wall, one near the Fish Gate and another near his own house. Meshullam's involvement in the wall reconstruction demonstrates his commitment to the restoration of Jerusalem and the security of its inhabitants. Later in the book, it is mentioned that Meshullam's son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Sanballat the Horonite, one of Nehemiah's main adversaries (Neh.6.18). This family connection may have complicated Meshullam's role in the ongoing political tensions surrounding the rebuilding of Jerusalem, but no further details are provided in the biblical text.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 3 verses
- Nehemiah 3:4
"Next to them, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, made repairs. Next to him, Meshullam son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel, made repairs; and next to him, Zadok son of Baana made repairs as well."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 3:30
"Next to him, Hananiah son of Shelemiah, as well as Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. Next to them, Meshullam son of Berechiah made repairs opposite his own quarters."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 6:18
"For many in Judah were bound by oath to him, since he was a son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מְשֻׁלָּם |