Shillemשִׁלֵּם
Son of Naphtali, ancestor of the Shillemites
Who is Shillem in the Bible?
Shillem, also known as Shallum, was a son of Naphtali mentioned in Genesis 46:24 and Numbers 26:49. He was among the sons of Naphtali who traveled to Egypt with Jacob and his family during the patriarchal period. The descendants of Shillem became known as the Shillemites, a distinct clan within the tribe of Naphtali, as recorded in Numbers 26:49. His inclusion in the genealogical records of Israel reflects the biblical importance of tracing family lineage and maintaining tribal identity within the Israelite community.
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
- JahzeelTribe of NaphtaliSon of NaphtaliSon of Naphtali, grandson of Jacob, and a clan leader.View full profile →
- GuniTribe of NaphtaliSon of NaphtaliSon of Naphtali, grandson of Jacob.View full profile →
- JezerTribe of NaphtaliSon of NaphtaliSon of Naphtali, founder of the Jezerite clanView full profile →
In Scripture
3 biblical books; 1 with study contentGenesis1 verse
- Genesis 46:24
"The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem."
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Numbers1 verse
- Numbers 26:49
"the Jezerite clan from Jezer, and the Shillemite clan from Shillem."
1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:13
"The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum—the descendants of Bilhah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁלֵּם |
| Named | Hebrew | שַׁלּוּם |
| Group | Hebrew | שִׁלֵּמִי |