Sallu סַלּוּא
Benjamite who lived in Jerusalem
Who is Sallu in the Bible?
Sallu was a Benjamite who lived in Jerusalem during the post-exilic period, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 9:7. He was the son of Meshullam and part of a genealogical line that traced back through Hodaviah and Hassenuah. The mention of Sallu appears in the broader genealogy of 1 Chronicles 9, which documents the Israelites who resettled in Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile. While Scripture provides no additional details about his specific role or accomplishments, Sallu's inclusion in this genealogy underscores the restoration of Jerusalem as a vital center of Jewish religious and communal life after the exile, demonstrating the contribution of the tribe of Benjamin to the city's repopulation.
Biography
Sallu is mentioned in 1Ch.9.7 as one of the Benjamites who lived in Jerusalem. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 9 lists the inhabitants of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, focusing on the priests, Levites, and other Israelites who settled in the city (1Ch.9.1-3). Sallu is described as the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah, indicating his lineage within the tribe of Benjamin. No further details are provided about Sallu's specific role or contributions to the community in Jerusalem. The presence of Benjamites like Sallu in Jerusalem after the exile highlights the importance of the city as a center of Jewish life and worship, and the participation of various tribes in its restoration.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:7
"From the Benjamites: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | סַלּוּא |
Sallu
refEzr 10:24; called also "Salum" in 1 Esdras 5:28.
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