Shaharaim

Shaharaim, a Benjamite, had two wives, Hushim and Baara, and he sent them away.

MaleTribe of BenjaminDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book4 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 8:8; only referred to as Shaharaim (שַׁחֲרַ֫יִם); husband of Hushim, Baara and Hodesh; father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, Jeuz, Sachia, Mirmah, Abitub, Elpaal.

Glossary entries

Family members

Spouse: Baara Hodesh Hushim
Children: Abitub Elpaal Jeuz Jobab Malcam Mesha Mirmah Sachia Zibia

Alternative names

שַׁחֲרַ֫יִםShaharaim

Mentions

Includes 3 verses that refer to Shaharaim without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

1 Chronicles 8:8
Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.
1 Chronicles 8:9Referred to, not named
His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
1 Chronicles 8:10Referred to, not named
Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of families.
1 Chronicles 8:11Referred to, not named
He also had sons by Hushim: Abitub and Elpaal.