Lexical Summary Shashaq: Shashak Original Word: שָׁשַּׁק Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shashak Probably from the base of showq; pedestrian; Shashak, an Israelite -- Shashak. see HEBREW showq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a Benjamite NASB Translation Shashak (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שָׁשָׁק (Baer Gi; van d. H. שָׁשַׁק, שָׁשָׁ֑ק) proper name, masculine in Benjamin, 1 Chronicles 8:14,25; Σωκηλ, Σωιηκ, A Σωσηκ, ᵐ5L Σισαχ (according to Simon. (Thes) = שַׁקְשַׁק one longed for (√ שׁקק)). Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrences Shashak is recorded twice in the genealogies of Benjamin preserved by the Chronicler (1 Chronicles 8:14; 1 Chronicles 8:25). The first notice lists him among the sons of Elpaal: “Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth” (1 Chronicles 8:14). The second identifies him as a family head whose own sons include Iphdeiah and Penuel (1 Chronicles 8:25). Genealogical Setting within Benjamin 1 Chronicles 8 traces multiple branches of Benjamin beginning with Bela and extending through the period of the monarchy and beyond. Shashak appears in the sub-line of Elpaal, a clan renowned for its military reputation (1 Chronicles 8:13) and urban development (“who built Ono and Lod with its towns,” 1 Chronicles 8:12). That context places Shashak in a family known for both settlement activity and defense of Israelite territory against Philistine aggression. The repetition of Shashak’s name—with one reference as a son and the second as a patriarch—suggests either an individual whose descendants are immediately listed or two successive generations bearing the same name, a common pattern in Hebrew family records. Either way, his house produced at least twelve named descendants (verses 22-25), indicating a flourishing lineage within the tribe. Historical Context Benjamin occupied a strategic corridor north of Judah and west of Ephraim, controlling access routes to Jerusalem. After the fall of the northern kingdom, Benjamin’s proximity to Judah allowed its clans to maintain covenant identity and, eventually, to share in the post-exilic restoration. The Chronicler’s meticulous catalog of Benjamite families therefore serves more than antiquarian interest; it authenticates land claims, tribal responsibilities, and military service in the Second Temple era. Shashak’s inclusion contributes to that broader purpose, confirming the continuity of a tribe once nearly extinguished in Judges 20 but preserved by divine providence. Theological and Ministry Reflections 1. Covenant Faithfulness in the Ordinary. Shashak’s name surfaces only in lists, yet the Spirit ensured its preservation. This underscores how God values every household within His people, even those without public acclaim. Lessons for Today • Value unseen service: most believers will resemble Shashak—recorded but not spotlighted—yet their obedience advances God’s purposes. Forms and Transliterations שָׁשָֽׁק׃ שָׁשָׁ֖ק ששק ששק׃ šā·šāq šāšāq shaShakLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 8:14 HEB: וְאַחְי֥וֹ שָׁשָׁ֖ק וִירֵמֽוֹת׃ NAS: and Ahio, Shashak and Jeremoth. KJV: And Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth, INT: and Ahio Shashak and Jeremoth 1 Chronicles 8:25 2 Occurrences |
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