Shilshah שִׁלְשָׁה
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
- Suah Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, from the tribe of AsherView full profile →
- Harnepher Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Shual Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahAsherite descendant, son of Zophah.View full profile →
- Beri Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of AsherView full profile →
- Imrah Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Bezer Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of Asher through HelemView full profile →
- Hod Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Shamma Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, descendant of AsherView full profile →
- Ithran Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of Asher, son of Zophah.View full profile →
- Beera Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher through Zophah.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:37
"Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁלְשָׁה |