Berean Strong's Lexicon Shilchi: Shilchi Original Word: שִׁלְחִי Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁלַח (shalach), meaning "to send" or "to let go." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Shilchi, as it is a specific Hebrew name. However, the concept of sending or mission can be related to Greek words like ἀποστέλλω (apostellō - Strong's Greek 649), meaning "to send forth." Usage: Shilchi is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is not a common name and appears in genealogical contexts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or destiny. The root שָׁלַח (shalach) suggests themes of sending or mission, which could imply a role or purpose associated with the individual named Shilchi. Genealogies in the Bible served to establish identity, heritage, and legitimacy, often linking individuals to the broader narrative of God's people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shalach Definition Jehoshaphat's grandfather NASB Translation Shilhi (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁלְחִי proper name, masculine father of Jehoshaphat's mother; — 1 Kings 22:42 2Chronicles 20:31; Σεμεει, Σαλαλα, Σαλει etc. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shilhi From shelach; missive, i.e. Armed; Shilchi, an Israelite -- Shilhi. see HEBREW shelach Forms and Transliterations שִׁלְחִֽי׃ שלחי׃ shilChi šil·ḥî šilḥîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 22:42 HEB: עֲזוּבָ֖ה בַּת־ שִׁלְחִֽי׃ NAS: was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi. KJV: [was] Azubah the daughter of Shilhi. INT: was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi 2 Chronicles 20:31 2 Occurrences |