Shilshahשִׁלְשָׁה
Son of Zophah, a descendant of Asher.
Who is Shilshah in the Bible?
Shilshah was a son of Zophah and a descendant of the tribe of Asher, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:37. He appears in the genealogical records of Asher, a listing that traces the family lineage of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Beyond his place in this genealogy, no other details about his life, accomplishments, or role within the tribe are recorded in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogical account serves to document the tribal ancestry and family connections of the Israelite people during the period of the united monarchy.
Biography
Shilshah is mentioned in 1Ch.7.37 as a son of Zophah, who was a descendant of Asher. He is listed among the genealogy of the tribe of Asher, but no additional information is provided about his life or role within the tribe.
Family
Siblings
- SuahTribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, from the tribe of AsherView full profile →
- HarnepherTribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- ShualTribe of AsherSon of ZophahAsherite descendant, son of Zophah.View full profile →
- BeriTribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of AsherView full profile →
- ImrahTribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- BezerTribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of Asher through HelemView full profile →
- HodTribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- ShammaTribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, descendant of AsherView full profile →
- IthranTribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of Asher, son of Zophah.View full profile →
- BeeraTribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher through Zophah.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:37
"Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁלְשָׁה |