Lexical Definition
שֶׁלֶשׁ Shelesh (sheh'-lesh) Shelesh N:N-M-P
from שָׁלַשׁ; triplet
Shelesh.
- § Shelesh = "might"
- Shelesh, an Israelite
1) an Asherite, son of Helem
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְשֵׁ֥לֶשׁ | and Shelesh | 1Chr.7.35 |
| Σελέσ | Shelesh | LXX.1Chr.7.35 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.35
- son of: Hotham (חוֹתָם)
- brother of: Zophah (צוֹפַח), Imna (יִמְנָע) and Amal (עָמָל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שֶׁ֫לֶשׁ (van d. H. שֵׁ֫לָשׁ) proper name, masculine in Asher, 1Chr 7:35, Ζεμη, A Σελλης, ᵐ5L Σελεμ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 7:35 |
Profile
Male • Son of Hotham • Son of Hotham, an Asherite
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shelesh, a son of Hotham (or 'Helem'), from the tribe of Asher.
- A man from the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.35;
- only referred to as Shelesh שֶׁלֶשׁ;
- son of Hotham חוֹתָם;
- a brother of Zophah צוֹפַח, Imna יִמְנָע and Amal עָמָל.
Shelesh is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:35 as one of the sons of Hotham (or 'Helem'), who was a descendant of Asher. He is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher, but no additional details are given about his life or role within the tribe.
All entries for Shelesh: שֶׁלֶשׁ