Bible Dictionary
SHILLEM, SHILLEMITES
Shillem was a son of Naphtali, and the Shillemites were his descendants or clan. The name is distinct from, though sometimes associated with, other names such as Shallum.
Definition
Shillem was a son of Naphtali, and the Shillemites were his descendants or clan. The name is distinct from, though near in form to, other names such as Shallum.
Biblical Usage
Shillem appears among the sons of Naphtali, while the Shillemites are listed among his descendants in the tribal census.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>shil'-em, shil'-em-its (shillem, ha-shillemi): Shillem is found in Ge 46:24, a son of Naphtali; Shillemites, his descendants, are mentioned in Nu 26:49; SHALLUM (which see) is found in 1Ch 7:13.</p>