Bible Dictionary
Shalisha, Land of
The land of Shalisha was a district visited by Saul while he searched for his father’s lost animals. It was probably near Mount Ephraim and may have included Baal-shalisha.
Definition
The land of Shalisha was a district visited by Saul during his search for the lost animals of Kish. It was probably associated with the region of Mount Ephraim and with Baal-shalisha.
Biblical Usage
Shalisha appears in the narrative of Saul’s journey in 1 Samuel 9:4, as one of the districts through which he passed while searching for the asses.
Historical Background
The district was probably the area of Baal-shalisha, described as about twelve miles north of Lydda. Its precise boundaries are not supplied.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary
Probably the district of Baal-shalisha (2 Kings 4:42), lying about 12 miles north of Lydda (1 Sam. 9:4).