Sallumus
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Sallumus in the Bible?
Salloumos is a name variant for Shallum, recorded in 1 Esdras 9:25 as one of the men who had married foreign wives, corresponding to Shallum in Ezra 10:24 and Salum in 1 Esdras 5:28.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Salloumos as a variant of Shallum clarifies textual discrepancies between the Septuagint-based 1 Esdras and the Masoretic Ezra, aiding readers in tracing the specific individuals listed in the post-exilic census and divorce records.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Sallumus reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Sallumus in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Sallumus clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:24
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Sallumus." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/sallumus/