Meshul'lam is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, signifying various individuals who played roles in the history of Israel. The name Meshul'lam means "friend" or "ally" in Hebrew, and it is associated with several notable figures, particularly during the periods of the return from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem.

1. Meshul'lam, the Son of Zerubbabel: In the genealogies of the descendants of David, Meshul'lam is listed as a son of Zerubbabel (1 Chronicles 3:19). Zerubbabel was a governor of Judah and a key leader in the return from Babylonian exile, making Meshul'lam part of the royal lineage.

2. Meshul'lam, the Builder: During the time of Nehemiah, Meshul'lam, son of Berechiah, is noted for his role in the reconstruction of the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah 3:4 states, "Next to them, Meshul'lam son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel, made repairs." His dedication to the rebuilding efforts highlights the communal spirit and determination of the Jewish people during this period.

3. Meshul'lam, the Priest: Another Meshul'lam is mentioned among the priests who returned with Zerubbabel and Jeshua (Nehemiah 12:1). This Meshul'lam was part of the priestly lineage, contributing to the spiritual restoration of the community.

4. Meshul'lam, the Levite: In the book of Ezra, a Levite named Meshul'lam is listed among those who returned from exile (Ezra 8:16). His involvement underscores the importance of the Levites in re-establishing worship and religious practices in Jerusalem.

5. Meshul'lam, the Signatory: In Nehemiah 10:20, Meshul'lam is one of the leaders who sealed the covenant, committing to follow God's law and maintain the distinctiveness of the Jewish community. This act of sealing the covenant was a significant moment in reaffirming the people's dedication to God.

6. Meshul'lam, the Opponent of Intermarriage: In Nehemiah 6:18, Meshul'lam is mentioned in the context of the opposition to Nehemiah's reforms, particularly regarding intermarriage with foreign nations. This highlights the internal challenges faced by the community in maintaining their identity and faithfulness to God's commands.

The various individuals named Meshul'lam reflect the diverse roles and responsibilities within the post-exilic community. Whether as builders, priests, Levites, or leaders, each Meshul'lam contributed to the physical and spiritual rebuilding of Jerusalem, demonstrating the multifaceted nature of leadership and service in the biblical narrative.Meshul'lam (23 Occurrences)

2 Kings 22:3
And it came to pass in the eighteenth year of king Josiah, that the king sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, the scribe, to the house of the LORD, saying.
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1 Chronicles 3:19
And the sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel, and Shimei. And the sons of Zerubbabel: Meshullam, and Hananiah; and Shelomith was their sister;
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1 Chronicles 5:13
and their brethren of their fathers' houses: Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zia, and Eber, seven.
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1 Chronicles 8:17
And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hizki, and Heber;
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1 Chronicles 9:7
And of the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah,
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1 Chronicles 9:8
and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibneiah;
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1 Chronicles 9:11
and Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God;
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1 Chronicles 9:12
and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
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2 Chronicles 34:12
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 sons of the Kohathites, to preside over it; and other of the Levites, all that had skill with instruments of music.
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Ezra 8:16
Then 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; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, teachers.
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Nehemiah 3:4
And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.
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Nehemiah 3:6
And the gate of the old city repaired Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the bolts thereof, and the bars thereof.
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Nehemiah 3:30
After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another portion. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.
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Nehemiah 6:18
For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah the son of Arah; and his son Jehohanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah to wife.
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Nehemiah 8:4
And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Uriah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchijah, and Hashum, and Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.
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Nehemiah 10:7
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin;
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Nehemiah 10:20
Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir;
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Nehemiah 11:7
And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah.
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Nehemiah 11:11
Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God,
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Nehemiah 12:13
of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
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Nehemiah 12:16
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
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Nehemiah 12:25
Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, Akkub, were porters keeping the ward at the store-houses of the gates.
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Nehemiah 12:33
and Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,
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Meshul'lam (23 Occurrences)
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