Hodesh חֹ֫דֶשׁ
Wife of Shaharaim, a Benjamite
Biography
Hodesh is mentioned in 1Ch.8.9 as one of the wives of Shaharaim, a descendant of Benjamin. Shaharaim had two wives, Hushim and Baara, whom he divorced. After sending them away, he married Hodesh, who bore him several children.
The passage lists the children born to Shaharaim and Hodesh, including Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These sons were described as heads of their families, indicating that they became leaders within the tribe of Benjamin.
The mention of Hodesh in this genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the role of women in the history of Israel. Although little is known about Hodesh herself, her inclusion in the biblical record signifies her contribution to the growth and development of the Benjamite clan.
Family
Offspring
- Jobab Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA son of Elpaal, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- Zibia Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Mesha Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and founder of Ziph.View full profile →
- Malcam Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a Benjamite.View full profile →
- Jeuz Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimA descendant of Shaharaim from the tribe of BenjaminView full profile →
- Sachia Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Mirmah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimA Benjamite mentioned in a genealogy.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:9
"By Hodesh his wife, he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֹ֫דֶשׁ | H2321 |
Hodesh
of Yah"): A Levite and founder of a Levite family, seventy-four of whom returned from exile with Zerubbabel, 538 BC (Ne 7:43). th