Haran

Haran was a Levite of the Shimei clan who lived during the reign of King David.

The name Haran means “mountainous country”

MaleLeviteTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 23:9; only referred to as Haran (הָרָן); son of Shimei; a brother of Zimmah, Shelomoth and Haziel.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Shimei
Siblings: Haziel Shelomoth Zimmah

Alternative names

הָרָןHaran

Mentions

1 Chronicles 23:9
The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran—three in all. These were the heads of the families of Ladan.