Shaharaim שַׁחֲרַ֫יִם

Male Tribe of Benjamin H7842 1 book

Benjamite who had wives Hushim and Baara

Who is Shaharaim in the Bible?

Shaharaim was a Benjamite man mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:8 within the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin. He had two wives named Hushim and Baara, whom he sent away, though the specific reasons for this separation are not explained in Scripture. After separating from his wives, Shaharaim relocated to Moab, where he had several children including Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, Jeuz, Sakia, and Mirmah. Though Shaharaim appears only briefly in the biblical text, his account contributes to the genealogical record of Benjamin and illustrates the migration and family patterns of Israelites during the early tribal period.

Biography

Shaharaim, mentioned in 1Ch.8.8, was a member of the tribe of Benjamin. The text states that he had two wives, Hushim and Baara, and that he sent them away. This brief mention of Shaharaim occurs within the genealogical records of the Benjamites. The act of sending away his wives suggests a form of divorce or separation, though the reasons behind this action are not provided in the text. After this, Shaharaim had children in the country of Moab, possibly indicating that he relocated there after separating from his wives. The names of his children born in Moab are listed, including Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, Jeuz, Sakia, and Mirmah.

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1 Chronicles 1 verse

1 Chronicles 8:8

"Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara."

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Form	Language	Script
Named	Hebrew	שַׁחֲרַ֫יִם