Shillem שִׁלֵּם
Son of Naphtali, ancestor of the Shillemites
Biography
Shillem, also known as Shallum, was a son of Naphtali, as mentioned in Gen.46.24, Num.26.49, and 1Ch.7.13. He is listed among the sons of Naphtali who went down to Egypt with Israel (or 'Jacob') and his family. In Num.26.49, the descendants of Shillem are referred to as the Shillemite clan, indicating that he was the ancestor of a distinct family group within the tribe of Naphtali. The inclusion of Shillem in these genealogical records emphasizes the importance of tracing one's lineage and maintaining family connections within the Israelite community.
Family
Siblings
- Jahzeel Tribe of NaphtaliSon of NaphtaliSon of Naphtali, grandson of Jacob, and a clan leader.View full profile →
- Guni Tribe of NaphtaliSon of NaphtaliSon of Naphtali, grandson of Jacob.View full profile →
- Jezer Tribe of NaphtaliSon of NaphtaliSon of Naphtali, founder of the Jezerite clanView full profile →
In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 46:24
"The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem."
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Numbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:49
"of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites; of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites."
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:13
"The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, Shallum, and the sons of Bilhah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁלֵּם | H8006 |
| Named | Hebrew | שַׁלּוּם | H7967T |
| Group | Hebrew | שִׁלֵּמִי | H8016 |