Shoham
שֹׁהַם/SHOH-ham/
“Onyx (the precious stone)”
Summary
A Merarite Levite, one of the sons of Jaaziah, who served in temple duties organized by David.
☩Identity
Shoham was the second of four sons of the Merarite Levite Jaaziah. He served among those employed about the ark during David's reign.
Key verses:1 Chronicles 24:27
Related Verses1 mention
1 Chronicles· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Shoham," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Shoham," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).