Bishlam
בִּשְׁלָם/BISH-lam/
“In peace (Aramaic)”
Summary
A Persian official who joined in writing a letter opposing the Jews' rebuilding of Jerusalem.
☩Opposition to Rebuilding
In the reign of Artaxerxes, Bishlam joined with Mithredath, Tabeel, and others in writing an accusatory letter against the Jews, leading to a halt in the reconstruction work.
Key verses:Ezra 4:7
Related Verses1 mention
Ezra· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Bishlam," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).