Educator Guide
Shallum Bible Study Guide
Divided Kingdom · 790 BC – 752 BC (38 years)
King of Israel for one month; assassinated Zechariah and was killed by Menahem.
Teaching prompt
Read about Shallum: "King of Israel for one month; assassinated Zechariah and was killed by Menahem." What does this teach us about God's plan?
Discussion questions
- How does Shallum's life connect to the promise that leads to Jesus?
- What would you have done in Shallum's place?
- Which scripture passage about Shallum stands out most to you, and why?