Son of Naphtali, ancestor of the Shillemites
Shillem
Named in 3 verses across 3 books, first in Genesis 46:24.
שִׁלֵּםShillem
שַׁלּוּםShallum
שִׁלֵּמִיShillemite
Also called Shallum, Shillemite.
The name means “peace; perfection; retribution.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Naphtali
- People
- Tribe of Naphtali
About Shillem Written by AI
Shillem, also known as Shallum, was a son of Naphtali, as mentioned in Genesis 46:24, Numbers 26:49, and 1 Chronicles 7:13. He is listed among the sons of Naphtali who went down to Egypt with Israel (or 'Jacob') and his family. In Numbers 26:49, the descendants of Shillem are referred to as the Shillemite clan, indicating that he was the ancestor of a distinct family group within the tribe of Naphtali. The inclusion of Shillem in these genealogical records emphasizes the importance of tracing one's lineage and maintaining family connections within the Israelite community.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Genesis 46:24
The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.
- Numbers 26:49
the Jezerite clan from Jezer, and the Shillemite clan from Shillem.
- 1 Chronicles 7:13
The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum—the descendants of Bilhah.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.