Shallum שַׁלּוּם
Son of Shaul, descendant of Simeon
Who is Shallum in the Bible?
Shallum was the son of Shaul and a descendant of the tribe of Simeon, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 4:25. He appears in the genealogical records that trace the lineage of the Simeonites, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. His father Shaul was the son of a Canaanite woman, indicating intermarriage between the Simeonites and the local Canaanite population. Beyond his place in this family genealogy, no other details about Shallum's life or role are provided in Scripture. His inclusion in these ancestral records underscores the biblical importance of preserving family lineage and tribal identity among the people of Israel.
Biography
Shallum, mentioned in 1Ch.4.25, was the son of Shaul and a descendant of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is listed in the genealogical records of the Simeonites, which trace the lineage of the tribe. Shallum's father, Shaul, is identified as the son of a Canaanitish woman, indicating that there was some intermarriage between the Simeonites and the Canaanites. No further information about Shallum's life or his role within the tribe is provided in the biblical text. The mention of Shallum in the genealogy serves to highlight the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records among the Israelites.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:25
"The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שַׁלּוּם |