Shallum Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Shallum, the husband of Huldah the prophetess, was the keeper of the wardrobe during the reign of King Josiah.
husband of Huldah the prophetess (2KI 22:14)
Lineage: Hasrah › Tikvah › Shallum
Names
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Shallum
perfect; agreeable
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Shallum
· Also called · H7967 none · 2KI 22:14 peace, well-being, prosperity
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שַׁלֻּ֣ם
shalum · H7967 · 2KI 22:14 peace, well-being, prosperity
- he שַׁלּוּם · H7967H
- el Σελλημ Sellēm · none · 2KI 22:14
- bg Шалум
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Family of origin
- Father: Tikvah
- Mother: Unknown
Shallum Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Shallum, mentioned in 2Ki 22:14 and 2Ch 34:22, was the husband of Huldah, a prophetess who lived in Jerusalem during the reign of King Josiah. He is described as the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, and is identified as the keeper of the wardrobe. This position likely involved overseeing the royal garments and possibly managing the king's household. When King Josiah ordered the high priest Hilkiah to inquire of the Lord concerning the words of the Book of the Law that had been found, Hilkiah and the king's servants sought out Huldah for her prophetic insight. Huldah delivered a message from God, confirming the authenticity of the book and foretelling the judgment that would come upon Judah for their disobedience. Shallum's connection to Huldah and his role in the royal household suggest that he was a respected figure in Jerusalem during this time of religious reform.
Shallum 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Keeper of the temple vestments in the reign of Josiah (2 Kings 22:14).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Shallum_2) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Shallum@2Ki.22.14-2Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, shallum_2515)