Shillem, also known as Shallum, was a son of Naphtali, as mentioned inGenesis 46:24,Numbers 26:49, and1 Chronicles 7:13. He is listed among the sons of Naphtali who went down to Egypt with Israel (or 'Jacob') and his family. InNumbers 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.
Shillem
NaphtaliEnglishA man from the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.24.