Shallum שַׁלּוּם
Son of Hallohesh, repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall
Who is Shallum in the Bible?
Shallum was the son of Hallohesh and a ruler of half the district of Jerusalem who played an important role in rebuilding the city's walls during Nehemiah's time (Nehemiah 3:12). He repaired a section of the wall together with his daughters, demonstrating a family commitment to the restoration project. His prominence as a district ruler indicates he held significant authority and responsibility within Jerusalem's leadership. The fact that his daughters participated alongside him in this physically demanding work highlights the communal nature of the rebuilding effort and suggests that restoration of the city's defenses was a priority for all members of the community.
Biography
Shallum, mentioned in Neh.3.12, was the son of Hallohesh and played a role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. He is described as the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, indicating that he held a position of authority and responsibility within the city. Shallum and his daughters worked together to repair a section of the wall, demonstrating their commitment to the restoration of Jerusalem's defenses. The involvement of his daughters in the rebuilding effort suggests that the entire family participated in this important task.
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In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 3:12
"And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שַׁלּוּם |