Sallu
סַלּוּא/SAL-oo/
“Weighed”
Summary
The name of two Hebrews: a Benjamite who returned from exile and an alternate name for the priest Sallai.
☩The Benjamite
Sallu was a Benjamite, son of Meshullam, who dwelt in Jerusalem after the return from exile. His name means 'weighed' in Hebrew.
Key verses:1 Chronicles 9:7Nehemiah 11:7
☩The Priest
Sallu also appears as another name for Sallai, a priest who returned with Zerubbabel.
Key verses:Nehemiah 12:7
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Sallu," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Sallu," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 3.George Morrish, "Sallu," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).