Shallum of Israel (Hebrew: שַׁלּוּם Šallūm, "retribution", fl. mid-8th century BC), was the fifteenth king of the ancient Kingdom of Israel, and the son of Jabesh, who reigned for only one month in 752 BCE.

Jan 4, 2022 · Shallum was a king of Israel for one brief month in 752 BC. He rose to the throne wickedly, and he filled his one month on the throne with wickedness. Shallum became king of the northern kingdom of Israel after he assassinated the reigning king, Zechariah, and took his throne (2 Kings 15:8–10).

Shallum ("retribution") was the name of several people of the Old Testament. King of Israel. King of Judah. Keeper of the temple-wardrobe in the reign of Josiah (2 Kings 22:14) and husband of Huldah the prophetess. (1 Chronicles 2:40, 41). (1 Chr. 4:25). One of the line of the high priests (1 Chr. 6:13). (1 Chr. 7:13). (1 Chr. 9:17)

Shallum, King of Israel: Shallum, the son of Jabesh, briefly reigned as the king of Israel. His reign lasted only one month in Samaria, around 752 BC. He assassinated King Zechariah, the son of Jeroboam II, thus ending the dynasty of Jehu. Shallum's short-lived rule came to an abrupt end when he was killed by Menahem, who then took the throne.

Shallum (retribution). The fifteenth king of Israel, son of Jabesh, conspired against Zachariah, killed him, and brought the dynasty of Jehu to a close, B.C. 770. Shallum, after reigning in Samaria for a month only, was in his turn dethroned and killed by Menahem. ( 2 Kings 15:10-14)

Mar 15, 2020 · Shallum, also called Jehoahaz, was the son of the righteous King Josiah. His father was known for his religious reforms and obedience to God. However, unlike his father, Shallum did evil in the sight of the Lord.

Shallum is noted as one of the chief gatekeepers. In 1 Chronicles 9:17-19, Shallum is described as the leader of the gatekeepers, a position of significant responsibility.

Jehoahaz III of Judah (Hebrew: יְהוֹאָחָז, Yǝhōʾāḥāz, "Yahweh has held"; Greek: Ιωαχαζ Iōakhaz; Latin: Joachaz), also called Shallum, [1] was the seventeenth king of Judah (3 months in 609 BC) and the fourth son [2] of king Josiah whom he succeeded. [3]

Feb 9, 2025 · Shallum of Israel stands as a vivid reminder of the chaos that plagued ancient Israel during a time of political and spiritual turmoil. His brief and violent reign highlights the dangers of leadership driven by self-interest rather than divine guidance or national unity.

KJV SHALLUN, (Neh 3:15); SALOM, sā’ lem (Baruch 1:7); SALUM (1 Esd 5:28). 1. A son of Jabesh, apparently from Ibleam in the plain of Esdraelon (2 Kings 15:10-15).