Sallu סַלּוּא
Benjamite who settled in Jerusalem after the exile
Who is Sallu in the Bible?
Sallu was a Benjamite leader who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Nehemiah 11:7. He was the son of Meshullam and volunteered to live in Jerusalem during the period of restoration and repopulation following the return from exile. Sallu represents one of the leaders from the tribe of Benjamin who played a role in rebuilding the Jewish community in the holy city. Though Scripture provides no details about his specific contributions, his presence among those who resettled Jerusalem underscores the importance of tribal leaders in the restoration of Jewish life and worship after the exile.
Biography
Sallu is mentioned in Neh.11.7 as one of the leaders of the Benjamites who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. This Sallu is different from the one mentioned in Neh.11.8, as their fathers' names are different (Meshullam vs. Joed). The list in Nehemiah 11 records the names of the people who volunteered to live in Jerusalem, which was in need of repopulation and rebuilding after the return from exile (Neh.11.1-2). Sallu, the son of Meshullam, is described as a leader among the Benjamites who resided in Jerusalem. No further details are provided about his specific role or contributions to the community. The resettlement of Jerusalem by people from various tribes, including Benjamin, was an important step in the restoration of Jewish life and worship in the city following the exile.
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 11:7
"From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | סַלּוּא |