Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Tarshish was a son of Bilhan, a descendant of Benjamin.
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Also known as Tharshish
Tarshish is mentioned in 1Ch.7.10 as a son of Bilhan. Bilhan was a descendant of Benjamin, making Tarshish a member of the tribe of Benjamin. This passage lists the sons of Jediael, tracing the genealogy of Benjamin.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8659
The son of Jediael: Bilhan. The sons of Bilhan: Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar.
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