Overview
Shilshah was a member of the tribe of Asher, descended through Japhlet. His name appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles, which documents the family lineages of Israel's twelve tribes. Like many individuals mentioned in genealogies, little biographical detail is provided beyond his place in the family line.
Key Scriptures
"The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These are the sons of Japhlet. The sons of Shomer: Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram. The sons of his brother Helem: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal. The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera." (1 Chronicles 7:32-37, ESV)
Application
Genealogical records remind us that God values and remembers every person in His kingdom, even those whose names appear briefly in Scripture, encouraging us to live faithfully regardless of earthly prominence.