Haran הָרָן
A Levite of the Shimei clan during David's reign.
Who is Haran in the Bible?
Haran was a Levite of the Shimei clan who served during King David's reign in ancient Israel. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:9 as one of the sons of Shimei, listed alongside his brothers Shelomoth and Haziel during David's organization of the Levites. As a member of the Levitical tribe, Haran would have been assigned duties to assist the priests in temple service and maintenance. His inclusion in this genealogical record reflects the careful organization of Israel's religious leadership in preparation for the construction of the temple that would be completed under Solomon's rule.
Biography
Haran is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.23.9 as one of the Levites belonging to the clan of Shimei during the reign of King David. The Levites were the tribe responsible for assisting the priests in the temple service and maintaining the temple. In the context of 1 Chronicles 23, David is organizing the Levites and assigning them their duties in preparation for the construction of the temple, which would be carried out by his son Solomon. Haran is listed along with his brothers Shelomoth and Haziel as members of the Shimei clan. No further information is provided about Haran's specific role or responsibilities within the Levitical system. The mention of Haran in this genealogical record highlights the importance of the Levites in the religious life of ancient Israel and their organization during the time of King David.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 23:9
"The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran—three in all. These were the heads of the families of Ladan."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | הָרָן |