Shallum שַׁלּוּם
Gatekeeper of the tabernacle during David's reign
Biography
Shallum, mentioned in 1Ch.9.17-19,31, Ezr.2.42, and Neh.7.45, was a gatekeeper of the tabernacle during the reign of King David. He is described as the chief of the gatekeepers and is credited with overseeing the gates. Shallum's lineage is traced back to Korah, indicating that he was a descendant of the Korahites, a Levitical family entrusted with the responsibility of guarding the entrance to the tabernacle. The gatekeepers played a crucial role in maintaining the sanctity and security of the tabernacle and later the temple. Shallum's descendants continued to serve as gatekeepers, as evidenced by their mention in the lists of those who returned from the Babylonian exile. In addition to his role as a gatekeeper, Shallum is also mentioned as being in charge of baking the showbread, which was a sacred offering placed before the Lord in the tabernacle. This suggests that he had additional responsibilities related to the preparation of sacred items used in worship.
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In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 2 with study content1 Chronicles 3 verses
- 1 Chronicles 9:17
"The gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their brothers (Shallum was the chief),"
- 1 Chronicles 9:19
"Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brothers, of his father’s house, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the thresholds of the tent. Their fathers had been over Yahweh’s camp, keepers of the entry."
- 1 Chronicles 9:31
"Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the office of trust over the things that were baked in pans."
Ezra 1 verse Study available
- Ezra 2:42
"The children of the gatekeepers: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all one hundred thirty-nine."
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Nehemiah 1 verse Study available
- Nehemiah 7:45
"The gatekeepers: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai: one hundred thirty-eight."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שַׁלּוּם | H7967M |