Genesis 46:24 — Word Study
WLCוּבְנֵ֖י נַפְתָּלִ֑י יַחְצְאֵ֥ל וְגוּנִ֖י וְיֵ֥צֶר וְשִׁלֵּֽם׃
BSAThe sonsbên [descendants, offspring] of NaphtaliNaphtâlîy [a son of Jacob and founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel] JahzeelYachtsᵉʼêl [meaning 'God will spread'] GuniGûwnîy [a name meaning 'my father's servant'] JezerYêtser [meaning 'forming'] and ShillemShillêm [meaning 'repaid, recompensed']
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּבְנֵ֖י | and [the] sons of | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct |
| נַפְתָּלִ֑י | Naphtali | Noun proper masculine |
| יַחְצְאֵ֥ל | Jahzeel | Noun proper masculine |
| וְגוּנִ֖י | and Guni | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וְיֵ֥צֶר | and Jezer | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וְשִׁלֵּֽם׃ | and Shillem | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
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| BSB | The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem. |
| KJV | ¶ And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem. |
| ASV | And the sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem. |
| YLT | And sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem. |
| WEB | The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem. |
| BBE | And the sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel and Guni and Jezer and Shillem. |
Where they part company is שִׁלֵּם — see How Translations Differ.
The verse consists of a main clause followed by a list of names, presenting the descendants in a straightforward manner.
4 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Ellicott, Whedon & more — read them ›
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Genesis 46:24
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — The Descendants of Jacobgenerated
Genesis 46:24 provides a genealogical record of Jacob's sons, specifically focusing on Naphtali's descendants. This verse is part of a larger narrative that outlines the lineage of the twelve tribes of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family heritage and tribal identity. The listing of names reflects the historical context of the Israelites during their time in Egypt, as they prepare for the eventual Exodus.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 30:7–8 | And Rachel’s servant Bilhah conceived again and bore Jacob a second son. |
| 2 | Genesis 35:25 | The sons of Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah were Dan and Naphtali. |
| 3 | Genesis 49:21 | Naphtali is a doe set free that bears beautiful fawns. |
| 4 | Numbers 1:15–42 | and from Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan.” |
| 5 | Numbers 26:48–50 | These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 10 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — בֵּן, u.ve.Neigenerated
The word בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants and family relationships. Its usage in this verse highlights the connection between Naphtali and his offspring, establishing their identity within the Israelite tribes.
As a common masculine noun in the plural construct form, it indicates the direct lineage of Naphtali, showing the importance of these names in the context of Israel's history and the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb is absent here as the verse is a straightforward list. The structure is simple: a noun phrase identifies the subject, followed by a list of names as the predicate.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the names of Naphtali's sons, presenting them as significant figures in the lineage of the tribes.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates בֵּן as υἱοὶ, maintaining the meaning of 'sons' while reflecting the Greek language's structure. This choice aligns with the Hebrew intent of denoting lineage.
The lack of variation in the names between the Hebrew and the Septuagint indicates a consistent understanding of these figures in both traditions.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Genesis 46:24 lists the sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem. Each name carries a meaning that reflects the character or role of the individual within the tribe. This verse is part of a broader genealogy that traces the descendants of Jacob and highlights their importance in the history of Israel.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Naphtali means 'my wrestling' and reflects the circumstances of his birth as described in Genesis 30:8.
The names signify their roles and characteristics within the tribe, contributing to the identity of the Israelite nation.
This verse is part of the genealogical records that show the fulfillment of God's promises to Jacob regarding his descendants.
Lineage establishes identity, inheritance, and the fulfillment of God's covenant with His people.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How do the names of the tribes reflect their characteristics and roles in Israel's history?
- What can we learn from the genealogies in the Bible about God's faithfulness to His promises?
- How does understanding the lineage of the tribes enhance our comprehension of the Old Testament narrative?
- In what ways do the meanings of these names inspire us to reflect on our own identities and callings?
Commentators on this verse — 4 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Genesis 46:24 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd the sons of Naphtali, Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem. The last is called Shallum in 1 Chronicles 7:13.
Read John Gill on Genesis 46 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on Genesis 46 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(24) Naphtali has four sons: Numbers 26:48-49. 1 Chronicles 7:13. Jahzeel,Jahzeel,Jahziel,Guni,Guni,Guni,Jezer,Jezer,Jezer,Shillem.Shillem.Sliallum.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Genesis 46 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the BibleTHE MUSTER-ROLL OF ISRAEL, Genesis 46:8-27. “There is a painstaking minuteness in the dates and statistics of this history, which stands in wonderful contrast with the round numbers and vague statements of mythical narratives.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Genesis 46 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.
The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.
The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.
The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.
Tyndale line
¶ And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.
And the sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.
And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.
And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.
Also the sonnes of Naphtali: Iahzeel, and Guni, and Iezer, and Shillem.
Strictly literal
— And the sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.
And sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.
And sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.
And the sons of Naphtali: Yachzeel, and Guni, and Yezer, and Shillem.
The sons of Naphtali were Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.
From the Latin
The sons of Nephtali: Jaziel and Guni and Jeser and Sallem.
Simplified
The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.
And the sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel and Guni and Jezer and Shillem.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree closely on the names listed, with the Samaritan Pentateuch differing by using the name שָׁלוּם instead of שִׁלֵּם for the last son.
וּבְנֵ֖י נַפְתָּלִ֑י יַחְצְאֵ֥ל וְגוּנִ֖י וְיֵ֥צֶר וְשִׁלֵּֽם׃
6 of the 6 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
ובני נפתלי יחצאל וגוני יצר ושׁלום
1 word differs from the Masoretic Text: שׁלום (Shillem)
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Genesis 46:24
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
Conj | N-mp — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural constructHC/Ncmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
נַפְתָּלִי (Naphtali) refers to a son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him, as well as the territory assigned to that tribe. The name is derived from a root meaning 'my wrestling.' He is first mentioned in Genesis 30:8, and is noted to be the second son of Jacob by Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid.
נַפְתָּלִי 61 n.pr.m. et trib. Naphtali
base
H5321 נַפְתָּלִי Naphtali
5321 Naphtaliy naf-taw-lee'
from 6617; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the
tribe descended from him, and its territory:--Naphtali.
see HEBREW for 06617
נַפְתָּלִי (naph.ta.li) — Naphtali.
A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.8;
son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A);
brother of: Dan (H1835H);
half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144);
father of: Jahzeel (H3183), Guni (H1476), Jezer (H3337) and Shillem (H8006)
Also named: Nephthaleim (Νεφθαλείμ "Naphtali" G3508)
§ Naphtali = "wrestling"
1) the 5th son of Jacob and the 2nd by Bilhah the handmaid of Rachel
2) the tribe descended from Naphtali the son of Jacob
3) the territory assigned to the tribe of Naphtali
נַפְתָּלִי (naph.ta.li) — (Kedesh)-naphtali.
Combined with qe.desh (קֶ֫דֶשׁ "Kedesh" H6943)
§ Naphtali = "wrestling"
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
naf'-ta-li (naphtali; Nephthaleim):
I. THE PATRIARCH
1. Name
2. Circumstances of His Birth
3. Historical and Traditional Details
II. TRIBE OF NAPHTALI
1. Its Relative Position
2. Its Location in Palestine
3. Physical Features
4. Distinction of the Tribe
5. Sites and Inhabitants
6. Labors of Jesus in This District
I. The Patriarch.
1. Name:
The 5th son of Jacob, and the 2nd born to him by Rachel's handmaid, Bilhah. He was full brother of Da (Ge 30:7).
At his birth Rachel is said to have exclaimed, naphtule 'Elohim niphtalti, "wrestlings of God"--i.e. "mighty wrestlings"--"have I wrestled."
2. Circumstances of His Birth:
Her sister's fruitfulness was a sore trial to the barren Rachel. By her artifice she had obtained children, the offspring of her maid ranking as her own; and thus her reproach of childlessness was removed. The name Naphtali given to…
Naphtali
My wrestling, the fifth son of Jacob. His mother was Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaid (Gen. 30:8). When Jacob went down into Egypt, Naphtali had four sons (Gen. 46:24). Little is known of him as an individual.
(wrestling), the fifth son of Jacob; the second child name to him by Bilhah, Rachel’s slave. His birth and the bestowal of his name are recorded in (Genesis 30:8) When the census was taken at Mount Sinai the tribe of Naphtali numbered no less than 53,400 fighting men, (Numbers 1:43; 2:50) but when the borders of the promised land were reached, its numbers were reduced to, 45,400. (Numbers 26:48-50) During the march through the wilderness Naphtali occupied a position on the north of the sacred tent with Dan and Asher. (Numbers 2:25-31) In the apportionment of the land, the lot of Naphtali was enclosed on three sides by those of other tribes. On the west lay Asher, on the…
The sixth son of Jacob, by Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaid, Ge 30:8. We know but few particulars of the lie of Naphtali. His sons were four, Ge 46:24. The patriarch Jacob, when he gave his blessing, said, as it is in the English Bible, "Naphtali is a hind let loose; he giveth goodly words," Ge 49:21. For an illustration of this passage, see HIND.
The tribe of Naphtali, called Nephtalim in Mt 4:15, were located in a rich and fertile portion of northern Palestine; having Asher on the west, the upper Jordan and part of the sea of Tiberias on the east; and running north into the Lebanon range, some lower offshoots of which prolonged to the south formed the "mountains of Naphtali,"…
יַחְצְאֵל (Yachts'el) means 'God divideth' or 'apportioneth' and refers to a man from the tribe of Naphtali, specifically the son of Naphtali and brother of Guni, Jezer, and Shillem. He is first mentioned in Genesis 46:24 and is also known as Jahziel in 1 Chronicles 7:13. The name is derived from roots meaning to allot or divide.
יַחְצְאֵל, יַחְצִיאֵל n.pr.m. (God divideth, apportioneth)—son of Naphtali
base
H3183 יַחְצְאֵל, יַחְצִיאֵל (God divideth, apportioneth)—son of Naphtali
3183 Yachts'el yakh-tseh-ale'
from 2673 and 410; God will allot; Jachtseel, an
Israelite:--Jahzeel. Compare 3185.
see HEBREW for 02673
see HEBREW for 0410
see HEBREW for 03185
יַחְצְאֵל (yach.tse.el) — Jahzeel.
A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.24;
son of: Naphtali (H5321);
brother of: Guni (H1476), Jezer (H3337) and Shillem (H8006); also called Jahziel at 1Ch.7.13;
§ Jahzeel = "God divides"
the 1st of the 4 sons of Naphtali and founder of the family of Jahzeelites
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Jahzeel
Allotted by God, the first of the sons of Naphtali (Gen. 46:24).
(whom God allots), the first of the four sons of Naphtali, (Genesis 46:24) founder of the family of the Jahzeelites. (Numbers 26:48) (B.C. 1306.)
God hasteth, or divideth
גּוּנִי (guwniy) refers to a name associated with two individuals: one from the tribe of Naphtali, mentioned in Genesis 46:24, and another from the tribe of Gad, noted in 1 Chronicles 5:15. The name may mean 'my defender.' The entries indicate that Guni is a significant figure in the genealogies of both tribes.
גּוּנִי n.pr.m.
a Naphtalite
a Gadite
base
H1476 גּוּנִי . a Naphtalite
. a Gadite
1476 Guwniy goo-nee'
probably from 1598; protected; Guni, the name of two
Israelites:--Guni.
see HEBREW for 01598
גּוּנִי (gu.ni) — Guni.
A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.24;
son of: Naphtali (H5321);
brother of: Jahzeel (H3183), Jezer (H3337) and Shillem (H8006)
Also named: gu.ni (גּוּנִי "Gunite" H1477)
§ Guni = "my defender (?)"
1) a son of Naphtali and founder of the family of Gunites
2) a descendant of Gad
גּוּנִי (gu.ni) — Guni.
A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.15;
father of: Abdiel (H5661)
§ Guni = "my defender (?)"
1) a son of Naphtali and founder of the family of Gunites
2) a descendant of Gad
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
(painted). A son of Naphtali, (Genesis 46:24; 1 Chronicles 7:13) the founder of the family of the Gunites. (Numbers 26:48) A descendant of Gad. (1 Chronicles 5:15)
a garden; a covering
The Hebrew word יֵ֫צֶר (*Yetser*) refers to Jezer, a man from the tribe of Naphtali. He is noted as the third son of Naphtali and the founder of the Jezerites, with connections to his brothers Jahzeel, Guni, and Shillem. This name appears in Genesis 46:24.
יֵ֫צֶר n.pr.m. son of Naphtali
base
H3337 יֵ֫צֶר son of Naphtali
3337 Yetser yay-tser
the same as 3336; Jetser, an Israelite:--Jezer.
see HEBREW for 03336
יֵ֫צֶר (ye.tser) — Jezer.
A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.24;
son of: Naphtali (H5321);
brother of: Jahzeel (H3183), Guni (H1476) and Shillem (H8006)
Also named: yits.ri (יִצְרִי "Jezerite" H3340)
§ Jezer = "forming"
the 3rd son of Naphtali and the founder of the family of Jezerites
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
(power), the third son of Naphtali, (Genesis 46:24; Numbers 26:49; 1 Chronicles 7:13) and father of the family of Jezerites.
island of help
שִׁלֵּם (*Shillem*) refers to a man from the tribe of Naphtali, mentioned in the context of the Israelite lineage. He is noted as a son of Naphtali and has siblings named Jahzeel, Guni, and Jezer. The name is associated with the meaning 'repaid' and is also referred to as Shallum in 1 Chronicles 7:13.
שִׁלֵּם n.pr.m. in Naphtali
base
H8006 שִׁלֵּם in Naphtali
8006 Shillem shil-lame'
the same as 8005; Shillem, an Israelite:--Shillem.
see HEBREW for 08005
שִׁלֵּם (shil.lem) — Shillem.
A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.24;
son of: Naphtali (H5321);
brother of: Jahzeel (H3183), Guni (H1476) and Jezer (H3337); also called Shallum at 1Ch.7.13; Shillemite at Num.26.49;
§ Shillem = "repaid"
son of Naphtali
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
(requital), son of Naphtali and an ancestor of the family of the Shillemites. (Genesis 46:24; Numbers 26:49)
peace; perfection; retribution