שַׁלּוּם

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.4;

father of: Maaseiah (H4641Z)

§ Shallum = "retribution"

1) son of Jabesh, conspirator and slayer of king Zachariah of the northern kingdom of Israel ending the dynasty of Jehu; assumed the throne and became the 15th king of the northern kingdom; reigned for one month and was killed by Menahem

2) the 3rd son of king Josiah of Judah and subsequent king of Judah…