Biblical References:
Shalishah is mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the narrative of Saul, the first king of Israel. The primary reference to Shalishah is found in 1 Samuel 9:4.

Geographical Context:
Shalishah is identified as a region in ancient Israel. The exact location of Shalishah is not definitively known, but it is generally considered to be in the central part of the land, possibly in the hill country of Ephraim. The region is mentioned alongside other areas such as the land of Shalim and the land of Zuph, suggesting its proximity to these locations.

Biblical Narrative:
In 1 Samuel 9, Shalishah is part of the narrative concerning Saul's search for his father's lost donkeys. The passage reads: "So Saul passed through the hill country of Ephraim and through the land of Shalishah, but they did not find the donkeys. They went on into the region of Shaalim, but the donkeys were not there. Then he passed through the land of Benjamin, but they did not find them" (1 Samuel 9:4). This journey eventually leads Saul to meet the prophet Samuel, who anoints him as king over Israel.

Historical and Theological Significance:
The mention of Shalishah in the narrative of Saul's anointing underscores the providential guidance of God in the establishment of the monarchy in Israel. Saul's seemingly mundane task of searching for lost donkeys becomes a divinely orchestrated event leading to his anointing as king. The journey through Shalishah and other regions highlights the geographical and tribal diversity of Israel, emphasizing the unity that the monarchy was intended to bring under God's sovereign plan.

Cultural and Archaeological Insights:
While there is limited archaeological evidence directly identifying Shalishah, the region's mention in the biblical text provides insight into the tribal and territorial divisions of ancient Israel. The narrative reflects the agrarian lifestyle of the Israelites, where livestock played a crucial role in their economy and daily life.

Conclusion:
The brief mention of Shalishah in the Bible serves as a reminder of the intricate details within the biblical narrative that contribute to the unfolding of God's redemptive history. The region's inclusion in the account of Saul's anointing as king highlights the interconnectedness of geography, divine providence, and the unfolding of Israel's history as a nation under God's covenant.SHALISHAH, LAND OF

sha-li'-sha, shal'-i-sha ('erets shalishah; Codex Vaticanus he ge Selcha; Codex Alexandrinus he ge Salissa): If the general indication of the route followed by Saul, given under SHAALIM, is correct, the land of Shalishah (1 Samuel 9:4) will lie to the Northeast of Lydda on the western slope of the range. Baal-shalishah would most likely be in the district, and may indeed have given its name to it. If Conder is right in identifying this city with Khirbet Kefr Thilth, about 19 miles Northeast of Jaffa, it meets well enough the general indication given above. Eusebius, Onomasticon knows the name, but gives no guidance as to where the district is. Baal-shalishah it places in the Thamnite region, 15 miles North of Diospolis (Lydda). No boundaries can be laid down, but probability points to this neighborhood.

W. Ewing

1190. Baal Shalishah -- "Baal of Shalishah," a place in Palestine
Baal Shalishah. 1189, 1190. Baal Shalishah. 1191 . "Baal of Shalishah,"
a place in Palestine. Transliteration: Baal Shalishah ...
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8031. Shalishah -- an area of Isr. searched by Saul
... 8030, 8031. Shalishah. 8032 . an area of Isr. searched by Saul. Transliteration:
Shalishah Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-lee-shaw') Short Definition: Shalishah. ...
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How Samuel Found a Leader
... said to Saul, "Take one of the servants with you and go, look for the asses." They
went through the highlands of Ephraim and the land of Shalishah, but did not ...
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Shalishah (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia SHALISHAH, LAND OF. ... Baal-shalishah would most likely
be in the district, and may indeed have given its name to it. ...
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Baal-shalishah (1 Occurrence)
Baal-shalishah. Baalshalishah, Baal-shalishah. Ba'al-shal'ishah .
Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia BAAL-SHALISHAH. ba-al ...
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Baalshalishah
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia BAAL-SHALISHAH. ba ... suggested. The Arabic Thilth
exactly corresponds to the Hebrew Shalishah. W. Ewing. ...
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Land (19790 Occurrences)
... through Mt. Ephraim and the land of Shalishah, then through the land of Shaalim
and the land of yemini. This ...SHALISHAH, LAND OF. sha-li'-sha ...
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Shaalim (1 Occurrence)
... asses passed through Mt. Ephraim and the land of Shalishah, then through
the land of Shaalim and the land of yemini. This last name ...
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Ba'al-shal'ishah (1 Occurrence)
Ba'al-shal'ishah. Baal-shalishah, Ba'al-shal'ishah. Baaltamar . Multi-Version
Concordance ... Baal-shalishah, Ba'al-shal'ishah. Baaltamar . Reference Bible
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Shalisha (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Samuel 9:4 He passed through the hill country of Ephraim, and passed through the
land of Shalishah, but they didn't find them: then they passed through the ...
/s/shalisha.htm - 7k

Shal'ishah (1 Occurrence)
Shal'ishah. Shalishah, Shal'ishah. Shall . Multi-Version Concordance Shal'ishah
(1 Occurrence). ... (See RSV). Shalishah, Shal'ishah. Shall . Reference Bible
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Weren't (25 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 9:4 He passed through the hill country of Ephraim, and passed through the
land of Shalishah, but they didn't find them: then they passed through the ...
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