Shallum is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, associated with various individuals. The name Shallum means "retribution" or "recompense" in Hebrew. Below are the notable figures named Shallum in the Bible:

1. Shallum, King of Israel: Shallum, the son of Jabesh, briefly reigned as the king of Israel. His reign lasted only one month in Samaria, around 752 BC. He assassinated King Zechariah, the son of Jeroboam II, thus ending the dynasty of Jehu. Shallum's short-lived rule came to an abrupt end when he was killed by Menahem, who then took the throne. This event is recorded in 2 Kings 15:10-14: "Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down in front of the people, and killed him. And he reigned in his place."

2. Shallum, the Father of Maaseiah: This Shallum is mentioned in the context of the reforms of King Josiah. He is identified as the father of Maaseiah, a governor of Jerusalem, who played a role in the religious reforms initiated by Josiah. This is noted in 2 Chronicles 34:8: "In the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, to purify the land and the temple, he sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah son of Joahaz the recorder to repair the house of the LORD his God."

3. Shallum, the Husband of Huldah the Prophetess: Shallum was the husband of Huldah, a prophetess during the reign of King Josiah. Huldah is known for her role in authenticating the Book of the Law found in the temple. Shallum is described as the "keeper of the wardrobe," indicating a position of responsibility. This is found in 2 Kings 22:14: "So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, the keeper of the wardrobe."

4. Shallum, a Descendant of Simeon: In the genealogies of the tribes of Israel, Shallum is listed as a descendant of Simeon. This reference is found in 1 Chronicles 4:25: "Shallum was his son, Mibsam his son, and Mishma his son."

5. Shallum, a Gatekeeper: Another Shallum is mentioned as a gatekeeper in the temple during the time of King David. He is noted for his role in the service of the house of the LORD. This is recorded in 1 Chronicles 9:17-19: "The gatekeepers were Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their fellow Levites. Shallum was their chief."

6. Shallum, the Son of Kore: This Shallum is identified as a Levite and a gatekeeper of the tabernacle. He is noted for his faithful service and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:19: "Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his fellow gatekeepers from his family, the Korahites, were responsible for guarding the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been responsible for guarding the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD."

The various individuals named Shallum highlight the commonality of the name in ancient Israel and reflect a range of roles from kingship to religious service. Each Shallum played a part in the unfolding narrative of Israel's history as recorded in the Scriptures.Shallum

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Shallum

(retribution).

1. The fifteenth king of Israel, son of Jabesh, conspired against Zachariah, killed him, and brought the dynasty of Jehu to a close, B.C. 770. Shallum, after reigning in Samaria for a month only, was in his turn dethroned and killed by Menahem. (2 Kings 15:10-14)
2. The husband of Huldah the prophetess, (2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 34:23) in the reign of Josiah. (B.C. 830.)
3. A descendant of Shesham. (1 Chronicles 2:40,41)
4. The third son of Josiah king of Judah, known in the books of Kings and Chronicles as Jehoahaz. (1 Chronicles 3:15; Jeremiah 22:11) [JEHOAHAZ] (B.C. 610.)
5. Son of Shaul the son of Simeon. (1 Chronicles 4:25)
6. A high priest. (1 Chronicles 6:12,13; Ezra 7:2)
7. A son of Naphtali. (1 Chronicles 7:13)
8. The chief of a family of porters or gate-keepers of the east gate of the temple. (1 Chronicles 9:17) (B.C. 1050.)
9. Son of Kore, a Korahite. (1 Chronicles 9:19,31)
10. Father of Jehizkiah, an Ephraimite. (2 Chronicles 28:12)
11. One of the porters of the temple who had married a foreign wife. (Ezra 10:24)
12. One of the sons of Bani. (Ezra 10:42)
13. The son of Halohesh and ruler of a district of Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 3:12)
14. The uncle of Jeremiah, (Jeremiah 32:7) perhaps the same as 2.
15. Father or ancestor of Maaseiah (Jeremiah 35:4) perhaps the same as 9. (B.C. 630.)

Shallum

1. Son of Jabesh, or a native of Jebesh, who treacherously killed Zechariah King of Israel and usurped his kingdom, B. C. 772. He held it only one month, when Menahem son of Gadi killed him in Samaria. Scripture says that Shallun was the executioner of the threatenings of the Lord against the house of Jehu, 2 Kings 15:10-15.

2. See JEHOAHAZ2

3. The husband of Huldah the prophetess in the time of Josiah, 2 Kings 22:14.

Others of the time are alluded to in Numbers 26:49 1 Chronicles 2:40 9:17,19,31 Ezra 2:42 7:2:10:24,42 Nehemiah 3:12 7:45.

Retribution.

(1.) The son of Jabesh, otherwise unknown. He "conspired against Zachariah, and smote him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead" (2 Kings 15:10). He reigned only "a month of days in Samaria" (15:13, marg.). Menahem rose up against Shallum and put him to death (2 Kings 15:14, 15, 17), and became king in his stead.

(2.) Keeper of the temple vestments in the reign of Josiah (2 Kings 22:14).

(3.) One of the posterity of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:40, 41).

(4.) A descendant of Simeon (1 Chronicles 4:25).

(5.) One of the line of the high priests (1 Chronicles 6:13).

(6.) 1 Chronicles 7:13.

(7.) A keeper of the gate in the reign of David (1 Chronicles 9:17).

(8.) A Levite porter (1 Chronicles 9:19, 31; Jeremiah 35:4).

(9.) An Ephraimite chief (2 Chronicles 28:12).

(10.) The uncle of the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 32:7).

(11.) A son of king Josiah (1 Chronicles 3:15; Jeremiah 22:11), who was elected to succeed his father on the throne, although he was two years younger than his brother Eliakim. He assumed the crown under the name of Jehoahaz (q.v.). He did not imitate the example of his father (2 Kings 23:32), but was "a young lion, and it learned to catch the prey; it devoured men" (Ezek. 19:3). His policy was anti-Egyptian therefore. Necho, at that time at Riblah, sent an army against Jerusalem, which at once yielded, and Jehoahaz was carried captive to the Egyptian camp, Eliakim being appointed king in his stead. He remained a captive in Egypt till his death, and was the first king of Judah that died in exile.

SHALLUM (1)

shal'-um (shallum, shallum; various forms in the Septuagint): This is the name of not less than 12 Hebrew persons:

(1) The youngest son of Naphtali (1 Chronicles 7:13). He is also called "Shillem" in Genesis 46:24 Numbers 26:49.

(2) A descendant of Simeon, the son of Shaul and the father of Mibsam (1 Chronicles 4:25). He lived in 1618 B.C.

(3) The son of Sismai "son" of Shesham of the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:40, 41). He lived in 1300 B.C.

(4) A son of Kore, a porter of the sanctuary during the reign of David (1 Chronicles 9:17, 19, 31 Ezra 2:42 Nehemiah 7:45). The name is also written "Meshullam" in Nehemiah 12:25, "Salum" in 1 Esdras 5:28, "Meshelemiah" in 1 Chronicles 26:1, 2, 9, and "Shelemiah" in 1 Chronicles 26:14. He lived about 1050 B.C.

(5) A son of Zadok and father of Hilkiah, a high priest and ancestor of Ezra the scribe (1 Chronicles 6:12, 13 Ezra 7:2). In the works of Josephus he is called "Sallumus"; in 1 Esdras 8:1, "Salem," and in 2 Esdras 1:1, "Salemas."

(6) The 15th king of Israel. See following article.

(7) A son of Bani, a priest who had taken a heathen wife and was compelled by Ezra the scribe to put her away (Ezra 10:42; omitted in 1 Esdras 9:34).

(8) The father of Jehizkiah, an Ephraimite in the time of Ahaz king of Israel (2 Chronicles 28:12).

(9) The husband of the prophetess Huldah (2 Kings 22:14 2 Chronicles 34:22). He was the keeper of the sacred wardrobe and was probably the uncle of Jeremiah the prophet (Jeremiah 32:7; compare Jeremiah 35:4).

(10) King of Judah and son of Josiah (Jeremiah 22:11 1 Chronicles 3:15), better known by the name Jehoahaz II. This name he received when he ascended the throne of the kingdom of Judah (2 Chronicles 36:1).

(11) A Levite who was a porter at the time of Ezra (Ezra 10:24; "Sallumus" in 1 Esdras 9:25).

(12) A ruler over a part of Jerusalem and a son of Hallohesh. He with his daughters aided in building the walls of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 3:12).

S. L. Umbach

SHALLUM (2)

(shallum, shallum, "the requited one" (2 Kings 15:10-15)): The 15th king of Israel, and successor of Zechariah, whom he publicly assassinated in the 7th month of his reign. Nothing more is known of Shallum than that he was a son of Jabesh, which may indicate that he was a Gileadite from beyond Jordan. He is said to have made "a conspiracy" against Zechariah, so was not alone in his crime. The conspirators, however, had but a short-lived success, as, when Shallum had "reigned for the space of a month in Samaria," Menahem, then at Tirzah, one of the minor capitals of the kingdom, went up to Samaria, slew him and took his place.

It was probably at this time that Syria threw off the yoke of tribute to Israel (see JEROBOAM, II), as when next we meet with that kingdom, it is under its own king and in alliance with Samaria (2 Kings 16:5).

The 10 years of rule given to Menahem (2 Kings 15:17) may be taken to include the few months of military violence under Zechariah and Shallum, and cover the full years 758-750, with portions of years before and after counted as whole ones. The unsuccessful usurpation of Shallum may therefore be put in 758 B.C. (some date lower).

W. Shaw Caldecott

7967. Shallum -- the name of a number of Isr.
Shallum or Shallum. 7966, 7967. Shallum or Shallum. 7968 . the name of
a number of Isr. Transliteration: Shallum or Shallum Phonetic ...
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7968. Shallun -- one of the postexilic wall builders
... 7967, 7968. Shallun. 7969 . one of the postexilic wall builders. Transliteration:
Shallun Phonetic Spelling: (shal-loon') Short Definition: Shallum. ... Shallum ...
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How Zachariah Shallum, Menahem Pekahiah and Pekah Took the ...
... How Zachariah Shallum, Menahem Pekahiah And Pekah Took The Government Over The
Israelites; And How Pul And Tiglath-Pileser Made An Expedition Against The ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 11 how zachariah shallum.htm

How Amon Reigned Instead of Manasseh; and after Amon Reigned ...
... for [Shaphan] the scribe, and for certain [other] of his most particular friends,
and sent them to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum, [which Shallum ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 4 how amon reigned.htm

From Megiddo to Carchemish, 608-605.
... was shaken"they were not delivered!(308) In the circumstances they did their feeble
best by raising to the vacant throne Josiah's son, Shallum, as Jehoahaz ...
//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/1 from megiddo to carchemish.htm

The Captivity.
... Jehoahaz, or Shallum, his third son, a wicked young man, only reigned while Necho
was fighting a battle with the Babylonians on the Euphrates, and then was ...
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Hosea
... We are irresistibly reminded of the rapid succession of kings that followed
Jeroboam"Zechariah his son, Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah, Pekah. ...
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Kings
... Hosea. Again the perspective is strange. It is not only that brief reigns like
those of Shallum and Pekahiah (2 Kings 15. are dismissed ...
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The Rediscovered Law and Its Effects
... So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asahiah, went unto
Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the rediscovered law and its.htm

Josiah and the Newly Found Law
... And Hilkiah, and they that the king had appointed, went to Huldah the prophetess,
the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvath, the son of Hasrah, keeper of the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/josiah and the newly found.htm

The Divided Kingdom.
... 14. Zechariah, 2:K.15:8-10. Reigned 6 months and was slain. 15. Shallum,
2:K.15:13-14. Reigned 1 month and was slain. 16. Menahem, 2:K.15:14-22. ...
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On Daniel. I. Preface by the Most Holy Hippolytus, (Bishop) of ...
... vet. collectio nova, i. iii. ed. 1831, pp. 29-56. [1286] Shallum. See 1
Chronicles 3:15. [1287] 2 Kings 24:10. [1288] 2 Kings 25:27. ...
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Shallum (27 Occurrences)
... Menahem rose up against Shallum and put him to death (2 Kings 15:14, 15, 17), and
became king in his stead. ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SHALLUM (1). ...
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Shallum's (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Shallum's (1 Occurrence). 2 Kings 15:15 Now the
rest of the acts of Shallum, and his conspiracy which he ...
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Sons (2429 Occurrences)
... In the latest Old Testament times one Mattithiah, "the first-born of Shallum the
Korahite," held "the office of trust over the things that were baked in pans ...
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Menahem (8 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Conforting, the son of Gadi, and successor of
Shallum, king of Israel, whom he slew. After a reign of ...
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Door-keepers (34 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 9:17 And the door-keepers: Shallum and Akkub and Talmon and
Ahiman and their brothers: Shallum was the chief. (BBE). ...
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Gatekeepers (38 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 9:17 And the gatekeepers 'are' Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and
Ahiman, and their brethren -- Shallum 'is' the head; (YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Doorkeepers (37 Occurrences)
... (DBY NIV). 1 Chronicles 9:17 And the doorkeepers: Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon,
and Ahiman, and their brethren; Shallum was the chief. (DBY). ...
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Porters (34 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 9:17 The porters: Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and
their brothers (Shallum was the chief), (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS). ...
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Kore (4 Occurrences)
... (1.) A Levite and temple-warder of the Korahites, the son of Asaph. He was father
of Shallum and Meshelemiah, temple-porters (1 Chronicles 9:19; 26:1). ...
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Talmon (5 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 9:17 The porters: Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their
brothers (Shallum was the chief), (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV ...
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