Bible Person

Shallum

Meaning: perfect; agreeable · Male · 1 cross reference

This Shallum entry refers to the father of Jehizkiah in 2 Chronicles 28:12, not to the rebuilding leader, the Ezra 10 figures, or Jeremiah's uncle. He belongs to the family background of a prophetic act of mercy in Ephraim. First appears in 2 Chr 28:12.1

AI summary: This Shallum matters because his single cross reference stands behind one of the leaders who confront returning soldiers and call for mercy toward Judean captives. Even a paternal notice helps root that moral intervention in remembered households. Taken together, the material presents this Shallum as a familial source in a moment of covenant compassion.1

Central Figure

Shallum

Meaning: perfect; agreeable

An Ephraimite chief (2 Chr.

Children