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Shaharaim

שַׁחֲרַיִם/shay-huh-RAY-im/

“Double Dawn”

Summary

A Benjamite who had children by multiple wives, some of whom were born in the land of Moab.

☩Identity

Shaharaim was a descendant of Benjamin who is notable for having begotten children in the land of Moab after sending away (divorcing) two of his wives, Hushim and Baara. With another wife named Hodesh, he fathered several sons who became heads of families: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, Jeuz, Shachia, and Mirmah. His name in Hebrew means 'double dawn,' referring to the twilights of morning and evening.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 8:8-11

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

8:8

References

  1. 1.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Shaharaim," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).
  2. 2.George Morrish, "Shaharaim," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
  3. 3.John McClintock and James Strong, "Shaharaim," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).