Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shilshah was a son of Zophah and a descendant of Asher.
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Shilshah is mentioned in 1Ch.7.37 as a son of Zophah, who was a descendant of Asher. He is listed among the genealogy of the tribe of Asher, but no additional information is provided about his life or role within the tribe.
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(strong), son of Zophah of the tribe of Asher. (1 Chronicles 7:37) (B.C. before 1015.)
three; chief; captain
SHIL'SHAH (triad - i.e., the third son), an Asherite chief. 1 Chr 7:37.
SHIL'SHAH (triad - i.e., the third son), an Asherite chief. 1 Chr 7:37.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8030
Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera.
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