שִׁלְחִים (shil.chim)
shil.chim
Shilhim
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The noun shilchim refers to a specific city located in the southern region of Judah, known as the Negev. Its name translates to "fountains," a detail that likely reflects the local geography or water sources available in this arid area. The term appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, within the list of towns allotted to the tribe of Judah in Joshua 15:32.
Lexical sources identify shilchim as another name for Sharuhen, a settlement also mentioned in the same verse. This dual naming suggests that the location was known by both titles during the period of the tribal allotments. The entry serves primarily as a geographical marker within the broader narrative of Israel’s territorial distribution.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Shilchim appears only once in Scripture, listed among the towns of Judah in Joshua 15:32. Its name means "fountains," a fitting description for a settlement in the arid Negev region where water sources were vital for survival. This single mention reminds us that God’s promises were not abstract ideas but concrete realities involving real places and people.
When we read these lists of cities, it is easy to feel disconnected from the ancient world. Yet this word grounds our faith in history. It shows that God cared about the specific needs of His people, providing for them in a harsh landscape. The presence of water sources like Shilchim highlights God’s provision even in difficult circumstances.
For your life today, this word invites you to trust in God’s care for your own "Negev" seasons. Just as Shilchim provided essential resources, God meets you where you are. You can find comfort in knowing that He is faithful to provide what you need, even when the path seems dry or uncertain.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Shilhim1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/שִׁלְחִ֖ים1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 15:32
Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon. All the cities are twenty-nine, with their villages.
This verse lists Shilchim among Judah's allotted towns, identifying it as a place known for its water sources in the Negev.