Seraiah
Seraiah, also known as Shavsha, Sheva, Sheya, or Shisha, served as David's scribe during his reign.
The name Seraiah means “prince of the Lord”
MaleUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament3 books4 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 8:17; referred to as Seraiah (שְׂרָיָהוּ), Shavsha (שַׁוְשָׁא), Sheva, Sheya (שְׁיָא), or Shisha (שִׁישָׁא); father of Elihoreph and Ahijah.
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Alternative names
- שְׁוָאShevameans “vanity; elevation; fame; tumult”
- שַׁוְשָׁאShavsha
- שְׁיָאSheya
- שִׁישָׁאShishameans “of marble; pleasant”
- שְׂרָיָהוּSeraiah
Mentions
- 2 Samuel 8:17שְׂרָיָהוּ · SeraiahZadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe;
- 2 Samuel 20:25שְׁוָא · Sheva; שְׁיָא · SheyaSheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
- 1 Kings 4:3שִׁישָׁא · ShishaElihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
- 1 Chronicles 18:16שַׁוְשָׁא · ShavshaZadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe;