Shallum

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(revenge). (1) Fifteenth king of Israel, B. C. 771; slew King Zachariah, and usurped his throne; reigned one month; slain and succeeded by Menahem (2 Kings 15:10-15). (2) Husband of Huldah the prophetess (2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chron. 34:22). (3) A descendant of Sheshan (1 Chron. 2:40-41). (4) Fourth son of Josiah king of Judah, who became King Jehoahaz, B. C. 610, and reigned for three months (1 Chron. 3:15; Jer. 22:11-12; 2 Kings 23:30-31; 2 Chron. 36:1-4). (5) A Simeonite (1 Chron. 4:25). (6) A high priest (1 Chron. 6:12; Ezra 7:2). (7) Shillem, a Naphtalite (1 Chron. 7:13). (8) A chief of porters (1 Chron. 9:17; Ezra 2:42). (9) A porter (1 Chron. 9:19,31). (10) An Ephraimite (2 Chron. 28:12). (11) Uncle of Jeremiah (Jer. 32:7). (12) Four Levites (Ezra 10:24,42; Neh. 3:12; Jer. 35:4).