Sachia שָֽׂכְיָה
Son of Shaharaim, a Benjamite
Who is Sachia in the Bible?
Sachia was a son of Shaharaim, a member of the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:10. He was born to Shaharaim and his wife Hodesh during their time in the country of Moab, along with his brothers Jeuz, Shachia, and Mirma. Beyond his name and parentage, no additional details about Sachia's life or accomplishments are recorded in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles serves to preserve the family lineages of Benjamin, documenting the descendants of one of Israel's twelve tribes and their continuation through successive generations.
Biography
Sachia is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.8.10 as one of the sons of Shaharaim, a descendant of Benjamin. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8 lists some of the prominent families and individuals within the tribe of Benjamin. Sachia is listed along with his brothers Jeuz, Shachia, and Mirma, who were born to Shaharaim by his wife Hodesh in the country of Moab (1Ch.8.8-10). No further information is provided about Sachia or his role within the tribe. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to document the family lines and descendants of Benjamin, the youngest son of Israel (or 'Jacob') and Rachel, whose tribe played a significant role in Israel's history.
Family
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Siblings
- 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 →
- Mirmah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimA Benjamite mentioned in a genealogy.View full profile →
- Abitub Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a BenjaminiteView full profile →
- Elpaal Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimA Benjamite, son of Shaharaim.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:10
"Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of families."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שָֽׂכְיָה |