Lexical Summary Meshullam: Meshullam Original Word: מְשֻׁלָּם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Meshullam From shalam; allied; Meshullam, the name of seventeen Israelites -- Meshullam. see HEBREW shalam NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shalem Definition the name of a number of Isr. NASB Translation Meshullam (25). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְשֻׁלָּם proper name, masculine Μεσουλαμ, Μοσολλαμ, etc.:1 grandfather of Shaphan 2 Kings 22:3. 2 son of Zerubbabel 1 Chronicles 3:19. 3 in Benjamin: a. 1 Chronicles 8:17, perhaps = b. 1 Chronicles 9:7. c. 1 Chronicles 9:8. d. Nehemiah 11:7. 4 in Gad 1 Chronicles 5:13. 5 wall-builders: a. Nehemiah 3:4,30. b. Nehemiah 3:6. 6 a chief Nehemiah 10:21. 7 priests (distinctions in part obscure): a. 1 Chronicles 9:11; Nehemiah 11:11; Nehemiah 12:13 (perhaps = שַׁלּוּם 11). c. Nehemiah 10:8. d. Nehemiah 12:6. e. Nehemiah 12:33. 8 Levites: a.2Chronicles 34:12. b. Ezra 8:16; Ezra 10:15; Nehemiah 8:14. c. Nehemiah 12:25 ( = שַׁלּוּם 12a). 9 Ezra 10:29. above Topical Lexicon OverviewMeshullam (pronounced “meh-shoo-LAHM”) appears twenty-five times across ten Old Testament books, designating at least fifteen men who served in royal, priestly, Levitical, and civic roles from the reign of Josiah through the post-exilic era. Together they trace a account of covenant loyalty, generational continuity, and restoration. Key Individuals • Grandfather of Shaphan the scribe who helped spark Josiah’s reform (2 Kings 22:3). Genealogical Significance Royal (Zerubbabel), priestly (descendants of Hilkiah), and tribal (Reuben, Benjamin) Meshullams secure Israel’s records and demonstrate God’s fidelity to every household. Service in Worship Levites named Meshullam supervised Josiah’s renovations and later guarded storerooms, showing that administrative fidelity and physical stewardship are acts of worship. Nation-Building and Reform 1. Wall rebuilding — “Meshullam son of Berechiah repaired the next section” (Nehemiah 3:4). Failure and Grace One Meshullam married a foreign wife (Ezra 10:29) yet, after repentance, men bearing the same name appear as devoted builders and worshipers—evidence of restoration for the penitent. Theological Insights • Generational faithfulness — the name reappears over 300 years, proving God’s long-term plans. Christological Echo The Davidic Meshullam anticipates Jesus Christ, ultimate Son of David, who rebuilds the true temple (John 2:19-21). All the rebuilding activities point to His restorative work. Application Every believer—like the varied Meshullams—has a role in building, guarding, and reforming God’s community. Fidelity to Scripture, holiness in relationships, and generational discipleship remain essential for a vibrant church. Forms and Transliterations וְלִמְשֻׁלָּ֖ם וּמְשֻׁלָּ֖ם וּמְשֻׁלָּ֛ם וּמְשֻׁלָּ֡ם וּמְשֻׁלָּֽם׃ וּמְשֻׁלָּם֙ ולמשלם ומשלם ומשלם׃ מְשֻׁלָּ֔ם מְשֻׁלָּ֖ם מְשֻׁלָּ֡ם מְשֻׁלָּ֣ם מְשֻׁלָּ֤ם מְשֻׁלָּ֥ם מְשֻׁלָּֽם׃ מְשֻׁלָּם֙ משלם משלם׃ mə·šul·lām meshulLam məšullām ū·mə·šul·lām umeshulLam ūməšullām velimshulLam wə·lim·šul·lām wəlimšullāmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 22:3 HEB: אֲצַלְיָ֤הוּ בֶן־ מְשֻׁלָּם֙ הַסֹּפֵ֔ר בֵּ֥ית NAS: the son of Meshullam the scribe, KJV: the son of Meshullam, the scribe, INT: of Azaliah the son of Meshullam the scribe to the house 1 Chronicles 3:19 1 Chronicles 5:13 1 Chronicles 8:17 1 Chronicles 9:7 1 Chronicles 9:8 1 Chronicles 9:11 1 Chronicles 9:12 2 Chronicles 34:12 Ezra 8:16 Ezra 10:15 Ezra 10:29 Nehemiah 3:4 Nehemiah 3:6 Nehemiah 3:30 Nehemiah 6:18 Nehemiah 8:4 Nehemiah 10:7 Nehemiah 10:20 Nehemiah 11:7 Nehemiah 11:11 Nehemiah 12:13 Nehemiah 12:16 Nehemiah 12:25 Nehemiah 12:33 25 Occurrences |
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