Shuthelah שׁוּתֶ֫לַח
Ephraimite descendant, son of Zabad.
Who is Shuthelah in the Bible?
Shuthelah was an Ephraimite descendant and son of Zabad, mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Ephraim in 1 Chronicles 7:21. He appears to be a later descendant in the line of the tribe, following an earlier Shuthelah who is also named in the same genealogy (1 Chronicles 7:20). The passage containing his name is part of a broader account describing conflicts between the Ephraimites and the men of Gath, though no specific details about Shuthelah's own life or accomplishments are provided. His inclusion in the biblical genealogy underscores the importance of tracing tribal lineages in the Old Testament historical records.
Biography
Shuthelah is mentioned in 1Ch.7.21 as a descendant of Ephraim, specifically the son of Zabad. This genealogy traces the lineage of the tribe of Ephraim, focusing on the descendants of Ephraim's sons Shuthelah, Bered, Tahath, and Eladah. In this particular verse, Shuthelah is listed as the son of Zabad, who was likely a later descendant of the earlier Shuthelah mentioned in the same genealogy (1Ch.7.20). The passage goes on to describe a conflict between the Ephraimites and the men of Gath, resulting in the death of some of Ephraim's descendants. However, no further details about this specific Shuthelah's life or role are provided in the text.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:21
"Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שׁוּתֶ֫לַח |