20 others in the registry answer to the name Meshullam. Every Meshullam in the Bible
- verses
- 2
- first named
- Nehemiah 10:7
- last named
- Nehemiah 12:33
- period
- Exile and Return
- role
- Man
Description
Who was Meshullam?
Meshullam is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the priests who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah (Neh.10.7). After the public reading of the Law and the people's confession of their sins, the leaders, priests, and Levites entered into a covenant to follow God's Law and uphold its requirements. Meshullam was among the priests who signed and sealed this covenant, pledging to adhere to its stipulations. Later, during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, Meshullam is mentioned again as one of the priests who participated in the procession and the dedication ceremonies (Neh.12.33). This suggests that Meshullam held a significant role within the priesthood and actively contributed to the spiritual life of the community.
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Took part in
- Hoshaiah and Half Leaders Of Judah’s followingNehemiah 12:33
- Nehemiah, Zedekiah, Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, Rehum, Meremoth, Obadiah, Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch, Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin, Bunni, Azgad, Bebai, Ater, Hezekiah, Azzur, Hodiah, Hashum, Bezai, Magpiash, Hezir, Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek, and Rest Of People’s sealing of DocumentNehemiah 10:7
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