A Hebrew personal name, appearing in the genealogical lists of Genesis 46:24 and Numbers 26:49. Shillem was a son of Naphtali and the eponymous ancestor of the Shillemite clan. The name's etymology is uncertain, though it may relate to roots meaning 'recompense' or 'retribution.' The Septuagint transliterations vary (Syllem, Selle), reflecting different vocalization traditions. As with most tribal genealogies, Shillem's name serves to anchor later clan identity in the patriarchal period, linking the families who returned from Egypt to the sons of Jacob. The parallel texts confirm the name's stability in the tradition.