Hushim חוּשִׁים
A son of Shaharaim, a Benjamite.
Who is Hushim in the Bible?
Hushim was a son of Shaharaim, a Benjamite, born in the country of Moab according to 1 Chronicles 8:8 and 8:11. He was one of several children that Shaharaim fathered after divorcing his wives Hushim and Baara, alongside his brothers Abitub and Elpaal. The inclusion of Hushim in the genealogical record of Benjamin indicates that despite his birth outside Israel, he remained part of the Benjamite clan and lineage. His mention in the genealogy suggests a period when some descendants of Benjamin may have migrated or been displaced to Moab, though the exact circumstances remain unclear in Scripture.
Biography
Hushim is mentioned in 1Ch.8.8 and 11 as one of the sons of Shaharaim, a descendant of Benjamin. Shaharaim had two wives, Hushim and Baara, and he sent them away.
After Shaharaim divorced his wives, he had children in the country of Moab. Among these children was Hushim, along with his brothers Abitub and Elpaal.
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8 traces the descendants of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The inclusion of Hushim in this genealogy indicates that he was part of the Benjamite clan, even though he was born in Moab.
The mention of Shaharaim's wives and his children born in Moab suggests that there may have been a period of Benjamite migration or exile to Moab at some point in their history. However, the exact circumstances and timing of this event are not specified in the text.
The genealogical records in Chronicles serve to establish the lineage and family connections of the Israelites, particularly in the post-exilic period when many of them were returning to their homeland and seeking to reestablish their identity as God's people.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:8
"Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara."
- 1 Chronicles 8:11
"He also had sons by Hushim: Abitub and Elpaal."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חוּשִׁים |