Meshullam
Mentioned in 641 BC traditional (Jones)
Grandfather of Shaphan, “the scribe,” in the reign of Josiah (2 Kings 22:3).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Mentioned in the era of the Kingdom, 1050–587 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Azaliah, Josiah, and Shaphan.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Meshullam 25 |
| KJV | Meshullam 25 |
| ASV | Meshullam 25 |
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2 Kings1 verse
- 22:3
Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, King Josiah sent the scribe, Shaphan son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, to the house of the LORD, saying,
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
Grandfather of Shaphan, “the scribe,” in the reign of Josiah (2 Kings 22:3).