Shilhi

Shilhi, the father of Azubah, who was the mother of King Jehoshaphat of Judah.

The name Shilhi means “Shilhim, bough; weapon; armor”

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Summary

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Kings 22:42; only referred to as Shilhi (שִׁלְחִי); father of Azubah.

Glossary entries

Family members

Children: Azubah

Alternative names

שִׁלְחִיShilhi

Mentions

1 Kings 22:42
Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi.
2 Chronicles 20:31
So Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi.