Tarshish תַּרְשִׁישׁ
Son of Bilhan from the tribe of Benjamin
Who is Tarshish in the Bible?
Tarshish was a son of Bilhan from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:10. He appears in a genealogical passage that traces the descendants of Benjamin through Jediael, establishing his place in Israel's tribal lineage. While Tarshish is not a prominent figure in biblical narrative, his inclusion in these genealogical records reflects the biblical practice of documenting the family lines and inheritance rights of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Biography
Tarshish is mentioned in 1Ch.7.10 as a son of Bilhan. Bilhan was a descendant of Benjamin, making Tarshish a member of the tribe of Benjamin. This passage lists the sons of Jediael, tracing the genealogy of Benjamin.
Family
Siblings
- Jeush Tribe of LeviSon of ShimeiA Levite, son of Shimei or ShubaelView full profile →
- Benjamin Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanSon of Bilhan, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- Ehud Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanA Benjamite, son of Bilhan.View full profile →
- Chenaanah Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanSon of Bilhan, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- Zethan Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanSon of Bilhan, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Ahishahar Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanSon of Bilhan, a BenjamiteView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:10
"The son of Jediael: Bilhan. The sons of Bilhan: Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | תַּרְשִׁישׁ | tarĕšiyš | Tarshish , a place on the Mediterranean, hence, the ephithet of a merchant vessel (as if for or from that port); also the name of a Persian and of an Israelite |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain) Tarshish
(3) The Hebrew name of a precious stone (Eze 10:9 margin, English Versions of the Bible "beryl"; Ex 28:20; 39:13; Eze 1:16; 28:13; So 5:14; Da 10:6).
See STONES, PRECIOUS.
See SHIPS AND BOATS, II, 1, (2).
tar'-sus (Tarsos, ethnic Tarseus) :