Shilshah was a member of the tribe of Asher, appearing in the Chronicler's genealogical records. The name occurs in a list of Zophah's descendants, part of the comprehensive tribal genealogies that establish Israel's family structures. Beyond his position in Asher's lineage, we know nothing about Shilshah's life or significance. The name's etymology remains uncertain, though some connect it to the root for 'three.' Like many individuals in these genealogical registers, his name preserves a memory of tribal organization important to Israel's self-understanding, even when personal details are lost.