Lexical Definition
חֹדֶשׁ Chôdesh (kho'-desh) Hodesh N:N-F-P
the same as חֹדֶשׁ
Hodesh.
- § Hodesh = "new moon"
- Chodesh, an Israelitess
1) the wife of Shaharaim, a Benjamite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| חֹ֣דֶשׁ | Hodesh | 1Chr.8.9 |
| Χόδεσ | Hodesh | LXX.1Chr.8.9 |
Extended Information
- A womanof the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.9 married to Shaharaim (שַׁחֲרַיִם)
- mother of: Jobab (יוֹבָב), Zibia (צִבְיָא), Mesha (מֵישָׁא), Malcam (מַלְכָּם), Jeuz (יְעוּץ), Sachia (שׇׁבְיָה) and Mirmah (מִרְמָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. חֹ֫דֶשׁ proper name, feminine a wife of Shaharaim of Benjamin 1Chr 8:9, ᵐ5 Ἁδα, ᵐ5L Βαδαα (so v1Chr 8:8 = בַּעֲרָה).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:8 · 8:9 |
Profile
Female • Benjamite woman • Wife of Shaharaim, a Benjamite
Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Hodesh was one of the wives of Shaharaim, a Benjamite, and the mother of several of his children.
- A woman from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.9;
- only referred to as Hodesh חֹדֶשׁ;
- wife of Shaharaim שַׁחֲרַיִם;
- mother of Jobab יוֹבָב, Zibia צִבְיָא, Mesha מֵישָׁא, Malcam מַלְכָּם, Jeuz יְעוּץ, Sachia שׇׁבְיָה and Mirmah מִרְמָה.
Hodesh is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:9 as one of the wives of Shaharaim, a descendant of Benjamin. Shaharaim had two wives, Hushim and Baara, whom he divorced. After sending them away, he married Hodesh, who bore him several children.
The passage lists the children born to Shaharaim and Hodesh, including Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These sons were described as heads of their families, indicating that they became leaders within the tribe of Benjamin.
The mention of Hodesh in this genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the role of women in the history of Israel. Although little is known about Hodesh herself, her inclusion in the biblical record signifies her contribution to the growth and development of the Benjamite clan.
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