◄ 7968. Shallun ►
Strong's Lexicon Shallun: Shallun Original Word: שַׁלּוּן Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Shalluwn Pronunciation: shal-LOON Phonetic Spelling: (shal-loon') Definition: Shallun Meaning: Shallun is a proper noun used as a personal name, meaning "recompense" or "retribution." Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁלָה (shalah), meaning "to be at rest" or "to be quiet." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Shallun, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and context of the Old Testament. Usage: The name Shallun appears in the context of the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls during the time of Nehemiah. It is specifically mentioned in the Book of Nehemiah. Context: Shallun is identified as the son of Col-Hozeh and is noted for his role in the reconstruction efforts of Jerusalem's walls. In Nehemiah 3:15, Shallun is credited with repairing the Fountain Gate and the wall of the Pool of Shelah, near the King's Garden, as far as the steps that descend from the City of David. This passage highlights Shallun's contribution to the restoration of the city's fortifications, reflecting his dedication and leadership in the communal effort to restore Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. His work is part of a larger narrative that emphasizes the collective effort of various families and groups in rebuilding the city, showcasing the unity and determination of the Jewish people during this period. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition one of the postexilic wall builders NASB Translation Shallum (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shallum Probably for Shalluwm; Shallun, an Israelite -- Shallum. see HEBREW Shalluwm Forms and Transliterations שַׁלּ֣וּן שלון šal·lūn šallūn shalLun Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Nehemiah 3:15 HEB: הָעַ֜יִן הֶ֠חֱזִיק שַׁלּ֣וּן בֶּן־ כָּל־ NAS: Shallum the son of Col-hozeh, KJV: repaired Shallun the son INT: of the fountain repaired Shallum the son of Col-hozeh 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 7968 1 Occurrence šal·lūn — 1 Occ.