Bible Dictionary
Shalisha, The Land Of
The land of Shalisha was one of the districts crossed by Saul in his search for the asses of Kish. It was associated with the region near Mount Ephraim and possibly with Baal-shalisha.
Definition
The land of Shalisha was one of the districts crossed by Saul while he sought the asses of Kish. It lay near Mount Ephraim and may have contained the place called Baal-shalisha.
Biblical Usage
The land of Shalisha is mentioned only in 1 Samuel 9:4 as part of Saul’s search route.
Historical Background
The district was near Mount Ephraim. Baal-shalisha was perhaps located there, about fifteen miles north of Lydda.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
one of the districts traversed by Saul when in search of the asses of Kish. (1 Samuel 9:4) only. It was a district near Mount Ephraim. In it perhaps was situated the place called Baal-shalisha, (2 Kings 4:42) 15 Miles north of Lydda.