Seorim שְׂעֹרִים
Priest during David's reign, head of the fourth division
Who is Seorim in the Bible?
Seorim was a priest who served during the reign of King David and headed the fourth of the twenty-four priestly divisions established by the king, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 24:8. David organized the priesthood into these divisions so that each group would take turns serving in the temple on a rotating basis, ensuring systematic and orderly worship. When Seorim's division's assigned period came, he and his fellow priests would have been responsible for performing the temple's sacred duties and maintaining the religious life of Israel. Though little is known about Seorim personally, his role exemplifies the careful organizational structure David implemented to manage the temple priesthood and ensure proper worship of God.
Biography
Seorim is mentioned in 1Ch.24.8 as a priest who served during the reign of King David. He was the head of the fourth priestly division, as organized by David. The priests were divided into twenty-four divisions, each responsible for serving in the temple for a specific period. This organizational structure ensured a systematic and orderly approach to the priestly duties. Seorim's division would have been responsible for carrying out the assigned temple services when their turn came.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 24:8
"the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׂעֹרִים |