Word Study

The meaning of שַׁלּוּן

Understanding Shallûwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H7968
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

שַׁלּוּן

Phoneticshal-loon'
TransliterationShallûwn
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably for שַׁלּוּם Shallum. - § Shallun = "retribution" - Shallun, an Israelite 1) son of Colhozeh and ruler of a district of the Mizpah

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Nehemiah 3:15

But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Col–hozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king’s garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Nehemiah
Book Distribution
Nehemiah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שַׁלּוּן' deepen your understanding of Nehemiah 3:15?