Shallum Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Shallum was the uncle of Jeremiah the prophet and the father of Hanamel, who sold a field to Jeremiah.
father of Hanamel (JER 32:7), Jeremiah's uncle
Lineage: father of Hilkiah › Shallum
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Shallum
perfect; agreeable
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Shallum
· Also called · H7967 none · JER 32:7 peace, well-being, prosperity
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שַׁלֻּם
shalum · H7967 · JER 32:7 peace, well-being, prosperity
- he שַׁלּוּם · H7967R
- el Σαλωμ Salōm · none · JER 32:7
- bg Шалум
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Family of origin
- Father: father of Hilkiah
- Mother: Unknown
- Brother: Hilkiah
Shallum Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Shallum, mentioned in Jer 32:7, was the uncle of the prophet Jeremiah. He is identified as the father of Hanamel, who approached Jeremiah with an offer to buy a field in Anathoth, Jeremiah's hometown. This encounter occurred while Jeremiah was imprisoned in the court of the guard during the reign of King Zedekiah of Judah. The Lord had revealed to Jeremiah that Hanamel would come to him with this offer, and Jeremiah recognized it as a sign from God. Jeremiah purchased the field from Hanamel, following the proper legal procedures, as a symbol of God's promise that the Israelites would once again possess the land after the Babylonian exile. Shallum's mention in this context highlights the family connection between Jeremiah and Hanamel and provides the background for this prophetic act.
Shallum 10 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The uncle of the prophet Jeremiah (Jer. 32:7).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Shallum_13) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Shallum@Jer.32.7) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, shallum_2525)