Bible Person

Shallum

Meaning: perfect; agreeable · Male · 5 cross references

This Shallum entry refers to the priestly ancestor in the line leading to Hilkiah, not the temple gatekeeper of the same name. He appears in genealogical and post-exilic records that preserve the continuity of the high-priestly line. First appears in 1 Chr 6:12.1

AI summary: This Shallum matters because the cross references preserve him as one of the links in the priestly succession that later supports major temple figures. Though not a narrative actor, his place in Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah helps hold together the memory and legitimacy of priestly service across generations. That continuity matters for restored worship. Taken together, the material presents this Shallum as a priestly ancestor whose line contributes to the stability of temple leadership.1

Central Figure

Shallum

Meaning: perfect; agreeable