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Shelesh

שֵׁלֶשׁ/SHEE-lesh/

“Triad or might”

Summary

An Asherite, the third son of Helem (brother of Shemer), listed among the chiefs of the tribe.

☩Identity

Shelesh was the third of four sons of Helem, who was the brother of Shamer (or Shomer) in the tribe of Asher. He is listed among the 'choice and mighty men of valor, chief of the princes' in the Asherite genealogy. Beyond this genealogical notice, nothing further is known about him.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 7:35

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

7:35

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Shelesh," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Shelesh," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Shelesh," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).