The son of Jabesh, otherwise unknown. He "conspired against Zachariah, and smote him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead" ( 2 Kings 15:10 ). He reigned only "a month of days in Samaria" ( 15:13 , marg.). Menahem rose up against Shallum and put him to death ( 2 Kings 15:14 2 Kings 15:15 2 Kings 15:17 ), and became king in his stead. Keeper of the temple vestments in the reign of Josiah ( 2 Kings 22:14 ) One of the posterity of Judah ( 1 Chronicles 2:40 1 Chronicles 2:41 ). A descendant of Simeon ( 1 Chronicles 4:25 ). One of the line of the high priests ( 1 Chronicles 6:13 ). A keeper of the gate in the reign of David ( 1 Chronicles 9:17 ). A Levite porter ( 1 Chronicles 9:19 1 Chronicles 9:31 ; Jeremiah 35:4 ).
Children:Maaseiah