Lexical Summary Shilshah: Shilshah Original Word: שִׁלְשָׁה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shilshah Feminine from the same as Shelesh; triplication; Shilshah, an Israelite -- Shilshah. see HEBREW Shelesh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as shalosh Definition an Asherite NASB Translation Shilshah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁלְשָׁה proper name, masculine in Asher, 1 Chronicles 7:37, Σαλεισα, ᵐ5L Σελεμσαν. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence “Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera.” — 1 Chronicles 7:37 Shilshah appears only once in the Old Testament, within the genealogical record of the tribe of Asher preserved by the Chronicler. Historical Context 1 Chronicles was compiled after the Babylonian exile to reaffirm Israel’s covenant identity. By listing tribal lineages, the Chronicler reassured the returning community that God had preserved every family line promised to the patriarchs. Shilshah, though mentioned briefly, witnesses to the meticulous preservation of Asher’s descendants during centuries of dispersion, conquest, and captivity. Genealogical Significance 1 Chronicles 7 traces Asher’s line from the patriarch Jacob through Beriah, Heber, and Zophah to Shilshah. The chapter concludes, “All these were the descendants of Asher—heads of families, choice men, brave warriors and outstanding leaders. They numbered twenty-six thousand men ready for battle according to their genealogies” (1 Chronicles 7:40). Shilshah therefore belongs to a clan recognized for military readiness and leadership, underscoring God’s provision of capable men for Israel’s defense and governance. Tribal and Territorial Implications Asher’s allotted territory stretched along the fertile maritime plain of northern Canaan, bordering Phoenicia. This strategic location exposed the tribe to trade, prosperity, and cultural exchange. The Chronicler’s mention of Shilshah, situated among “choice men,” emphasizes the tribe’s potential influence at Israel’s northern gateway. Even an obscure name like Shilshah links to the broader theme of God stationing His people at crucial geographical junctures for the blessing and security of the nation. Spiritual Themes 1. Preservation of Covenant Lines: Shilshah’s inclusion testifies that no family is forgotten in the divine record (compare Malachi 3:16). Ministry Applications • Genealogies Encourage Faithfulness: Like Shilshah, modern believers may feel overlooked, yet God records and rewards unseen service (Hebrews 6:10). Typological Reflections Just as Israel’s genealogies culminate in Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38), the solitary mention of Shilshah contributes a thread to the tapestry leading to the Messiah. Every name, however small, advances God’s redemptive purpose, foreshadowing the “book of life” wherein the Lamb records all who trust in Him (Revelation 13:8). Summary Shilshah’s single appearance in Scripture underscores the comprehensive faithfulness of God, who records every life within His covenant people, safeguards tribal inheritance, and weaves individual accounts into the larger narrative that finds its climax in Jesus Christ. Forms and Transliterations וְשִׁלְשָׁ֛ה ושלשה veshilShah wə·šil·šāh wəšilšāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:37 HEB: וָה֗וֹד וְשַׁמָּ֧א וְשִׁלְשָׁ֛ה וְיִתְרָ֖ן וּבְאֵרָֽא׃ NAS: Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran KJV: and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, INT: Hod Shamma Shilshah Ithran and Beera 1 Occurrence |
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