Meshullam is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, associated with various individuals who played significant roles in the history of Israel. The name Meshullam means "friend" or "ally" in Hebrew, and it is derived from the root word "shalom," meaning peace. Below are the notable individuals named Meshullam mentioned in the Scriptures:

1. Meshullam, the Son of Zerubbabel: Meshullam is listed as a descendant of Zerubbabel in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah. Zerubbabel was a leader of the Jewish people who returned from the Babylonian exile and played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. Meshullam is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:19: "The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The sons of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, and Shelomith was their sister."

2. Meshullam, the Builder: During the time of Nehemiah, Meshullam was one of the leaders who took part in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. He is noted for his dedication and effort in this significant project. Nehemiah 3:4 states, "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. Next to him, Zadok son of Baana made repairs."

3. Meshullam, the Priest: Another Meshullam served as a priest during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. He was among those who returned from exile and helped in the spiritual and religious restoration of the people. In Nehemiah 12:13, he is mentioned as one of the priests: "of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan."

4. Meshullam, the Signatory: Meshullam was also one of the leaders who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah, committing to follow the Law of God and to separate themselves from the surrounding peoples. Nehemiah 10:20 lists him among the signatories: "Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir."

5. Meshullam, the Father of a Repairer: In the account of the rebuilding of the wall, another Meshullam is mentioned as the father of a repairer. Nehemiah 3:30 states, "Next to him, Hananiah son of Shelemiah and Hanun, the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. Next to them, Meshullam son of Berechiah made repairs opposite his living quarters."

6. Meshullam, the Levite: In the time of King Josiah, a Meshullam is mentioned as a Levite who was involved in the repair of the Temple. 2 Chronicles 34:12 notes, "The men did the work faithfully under the supervision of Jahath and Obadiah, Levites descended from Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, descendants of Kohath."

The various individuals named Meshullam highlight the commonality of the name in ancient Israel and the diverse roles played by those who bore it. They were involved in significant religious, civic, and familial duties, contributing to the spiritual and physical restoration of the nation.Meshullam

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Meshullam

(friend).

1. Ancestor of Shaphan the scribe. (2 Kings 22:3)
2. The son of Zerubbabel. (1 Chronicles 3:19)
3. A Gadite in the reign of Jotham king of Judah. (1 Chronicles 5:13)
4. A Benjamite, of the sons of Elpaal. (1 Chronicles 8:17)
5. A Benjamite, father of Sallu. (1 Chronicles 9:7; Nehemiah 11:7)
6. A Benjamite who lived at Jerusalem after the captivity. (1 Chronicles 9:8)
7. The same as Shallum, who was high priest probably in the reign of Amon, and father of Hilkiah. (1 Chronicles 9:11; Nehemiah 11:11)
8. A priest, son of Meshillemith or Meshillemoth the son of Immer, and ancestor of Maasiai or Amashai. (1 Chronicles 9:12) comp. Nehe 11:13
9. A Kohathite or a family of Kohathite Levites, in the reign of Josiah. (2 Chronicles 34:12)
10. One of the "heads" sent by Ezra to Iddo, "the head," to gather together the Levites to join the caravan about to return to Jerusalem. (Ezra 8:16)
11. A chief man who assisted Ezra in abolishing the marriages which some of the people had contracted with foreign wives. (Ezra 10:15)
12. One of the descendants of Bani, who had married a foreign wife and put her away. (Ezra 10:29)
13. (Nehemiah 3:30; 6:18) The son of Berechiah, who assisted in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 3:4)
14. The son of Besodeiah: he assisted Jehoiada the son of Paseah in restoring the old gate of Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 3:6)
15. One of those who stood at the left hand of Ezra when he read the law to the people. (Nehemiah 8:4)
16. A priest or family of priests who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:7)
17. One of the heads of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:20)
18. A priest in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, and representative of the house of Ezra. (Nehemiah 12:13)
19. Also a priest at the same time as the preceding, and head of the priestly family of Ginnethon. (Nehemiah 12:16)
20. A family of porters, descendants of Meshullam, (Nehemiah 12:25) who is also called Meshelemiah, (1 Chronicles 26:1) Shelemiah, (1 Chronicles 26:14) and Shallum. (Nehemiah 7:45)
21. One of the princes of Judah at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 12:33)

Befriended.

(1.) One of the chief Gadites in Bashan in the time of Jotham (1 Chronicles 5:13).

(2.) Grandfather of Shaphan, "the scribe," in the reign of Josiah (2 Kings 22:3).

(3.) A priest, father of Hilkiah (1 Chronicles 9:11; Nehemiah 11:11), in the reign of Ammon; called Shallum in 1 Chronicles 6:12.

(4.) A Levite of the family of Kohath (2 Chronicles 34:12), in the reign of Josiah.

(5.) 1 Chronicles 8:17.

(6.) 1 Chronicles 3:19.

(7.) Nehemiah 12:13.

(8.) A chief priest (Nehemiah 12:16).

(9.) One of the leading Levites in the time of Ezra (8:16).

(10.) A priest (1 Chronicles 9:12).

(11.) One of the principal Israelites who supported Ezra when expounding the law to the people (Nehemiah 8:4).

MESHULLAM

me-shul'-am (meshullam, "resigned" or "devoted"; compare Arabic Muslim; Mesollam): An Old Testament name very common in post-exilic times.

(1) The grandfather of Shaphan (2 Kings 22:3).

(2) A son of Zerubbabel (1 Chronicles 3:19).

(3) A Gadite (1 Chronicles 5:13).

(4) (5) (6) Three Benjamites (1 Chronicles 8:17; 1 Chronicles 9:7, 8).

(7) The father of Hilkiah (1 Chronicles 9:11 Nehemiah 11:11).

(8) A priest, son of Meshillemith (1 Chronicles 9:12); the parallel list (Nehemiah 11:13) omits the name.

(9) A Kohathite appointed by Josiah as one of the overseers to direct the repairs of the temple (2 Chronicles 34:12).

(10) One of the chief men sent by Ezra to procure Levites to go up with him to Jerusalem (Ezra 8:16; compare 1 Esdras 8:44).

(11) A Levite opposed to Ezra's regulations anent marriage with foreigners (Ezra 10:15; 1 Esdras 9:14).

(12) One of those who had married foreign wives (Ezra 10:29; compare 1 Esdras 9:30).

(13) One of the repairers of the wall (Nehemiah 3:4, 30). His daughter was married to Jehohanan, the son of Tobiah the Ammonite (Nehemiah 6:18).

(14) One of the repairers of the Old Gate (Nehemiah 3:6).

(15) A supporter of Ezra at the reading of the Law (Nehemiah 8:4).

(16) One of those who subscribed the Covenant (Nehemiah 10:20).

(17) A priest who subscribed the Covenant (Nehemiah 10:7).

(18) (19) Two priests at the time of the high priest Joiakim (Nehemiah 12:13, 16).

(20) A porter at the time of the high priest Joiakim (Nehemiah 12:25).

(21) A processionist at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 12:33).

John A. Less

4918. Meshullam -- the name of a number of Isr.
... 4917, 4918. Meshullam. 4919 . the name of a number of Isr. Transliteration:
Meshullam Phonetic Spelling: (mesh-ool-lawm') Short Definition: Meshullam. ...
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Josiah
... And the men did the work faithfully: and the overseers of them were Jahath and Obadiah,
the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/josiah.htm

Reading the Law with Tears and Joy
... Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand Pedaiah, and Mishael,
and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam.5. And ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/reading the law with tears.htm

Meshullam (25 Occurrences)
...MESHULLAM. me-shul'-am (meshullam, "resigned" or "devoted"; compare Arabic Muslim;
Mesollam): An Old Testament name very common in post-exilic times. ...
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Meshul'lam (23 Occurrences)
Meshul'lam. Meshullam, Meshul'lam. Meshullemeth . ... And the sons of Zerubbabel:
Meshullam, and Hananiah; and Shelomith was their sister; (See RSV). ...
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Berechiah (12 Occurrences)
... (6) The father of Meshullam the builder (Nehemiah 3:4, 30; Nehemiah 6:18). ... Next to
them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel. ...
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Zerubbabel (25 Occurrences)
... According to 1 Chronicles 3:19, he had one daughter, Shelomith, and seven sons,
Meshullam, Hananiah, Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah and Jushab-hesed. ...
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Pedai'ah (8 Occurrences)
... Zerubbabel, and Shimei. And the sons of Zerubbabel: Meshullam, and Hananiah;
and Shelomith was their sister; (See RSV). 1 Chronicles ...
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Pedaiah (8 Occurrences)
... Shimei. The sons of Zerubbabel: Meshullam, and Hananiah; and Shelomith was
their sister; (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Berechi'ah (11 Occurrences)
... And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel. ...
After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber. ...
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Berekiah (11 Occurrences)
... And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel. ...
After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber. ...
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Zechari'ah (51 Occurrences)
... sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and
for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men ...
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Repaired (46 Occurrences)
... Next to them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel. ... After
him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber. ...
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