A man in the Kingdom of Israel during the divided kingdom, father of King Shallum, mentioned in 2 Kings 15:10.
About Jabesh
The father of Shaullum. Shallum killed Zechariah, who was the king of Israel (2 Kings 15:10–14).
Family Relationships
- Child
- Shallum
Key References
Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place.
In the thirty-ninth year of Uzziah’s reign over Judah, Shallum son of Jabesh became king, and he reigned in Samaria one full month.
Then Menahem son of Gadi went up from Tirzah to Samaria, struck down and killed Shallum son of Jabesh, and reigned in his place.
All Scripture References (3)
2 Kings (3)
Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place.
In the thirty-ninth year of Uzziah’s reign over Judah, Shallum son of Jabesh became king, and he reigned in Samaria one full month.
Then Menahem son of Gadi went up from Tirzah to Samaria, struck down and killed Shallum son of Jabesh, and reigned in his place.