Lexical Definition
חָרִם Chârim (khaw-reem') Harim N:N-M-P
from חָרַם; snub-nosed
Harim.
- § Harim = "dedicated"
- Charim, an Israelite
1) a priest in the time of David who had charge of the 3rd course
2) head of a family of exiles totalling 1017 who returned with Zerubbabel
3) another head of a family of exiles totalling 320 who returned with Zerubbabel
4) a priest in the time of Nehemiah
5) a ruler of the people under Nehemiah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| חָרִ֖ם | Harim | Neh.10.27 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.27
Brown-Driver-Briggs
חָרִם proper name, masculine (consecrated; compare Sabean proper name, masculine חרם, יחרמאל Hal411. 504 DHMl.c.) —
1. priest of the third course, David's time, according to 1Chr 24:8.
2. priest of time of Nehemiah Neh 10:6*.
3. heads of families of returning exiles:
a. Ezra 2:39 = Neh 7:42; Ezra 10:21; Neh 12:15.
b. Ezra 2:32 = Neh 7:35; Ezra 10:31; Neh 3:11.
4. a prince Neh 10:28*.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 24:8 |
| Ezra | 2:32 · 2:39 · 10:21 · 10:31 |
| Nehemiah | 3:11 · 7:35 · 7:42 · 10:6* · 10:28* · 12:15 |
Profile
Male • Returned leader • One who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah.
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Harim was one of the individuals who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Neh.10.27)
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.27;
- only referred to as Harim חָרִם.
Harim is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the individuals who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. This covenant was a solemn agreement made by the people of Israel to follow God's laws and commandments. The covenant was sealed by a group of leaders, priests, Levites, and others, including Harim. No other information is provided about Harim in the Bible. (Neh.10.27).
All entries for Harim: חָרִם