Person Old Testament
Meshullam
Meshullam, a Levite gatekeeper who served during the time of Nehemiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 12:25.
Why it matters. A Levite gatekeeper during Nehemiah's time.
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- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Meshullam
Meshullam is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the Levite gatekeepers who served during Nehemiah's time (Neh.12.25). He is listed along with Talmon, Akkub, and their associates, who were responsible for guarding the gates and storerooms at the gates. The gatekeepers played a crucial role in maintaining the security and order of the temple and its precincts. They ensured that only authorized individuals entered the sacred areas and that the temple's treasures and supplies were protected.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
Nehemiah (1 verse)