Old Testament
Shilshah
A descendant of Asher listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Asher in 1 Chronicles.
Shilshah is identified in 1 Chronicles 7:37 as a son of Zophah and a descendant of the tribe of Asher. He appears exclusively in this genealogical record, which serves to document the ancestral lines of the Israelite tribes. His inclusion highlights the preservation of tribal heritage and the specific lineage within the house of Asher.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 7:37
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 7:37
Where Shilshah appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
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- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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