Lexical Definition
שָׂכָר Sâkâr (saw-kar') Sachar N:N-M-P
the same as שָׂכָר; recompense
Sacar.
- § Sacar = "wages"
- Sakar, the name of two Israelites
1) father of Ahiam, one of David's mighty warriors
2) a Korahite Levite gatekeeper, the 4th son of Obed-edom in the time of David
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְשָׂכָ֣ר | and Sakar | 1Chr.26.4 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.4
- son of: Obed-edom (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם)
- brother of: Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָה), Jehozabad (יְהוֹזָבָד), Joah (יוֹאָח), Nethanel (נְתַנְאֵל), Ammiel (עַמִּיאֵל), Issachar (יִשָּׂשכָר) and Peullethai (פְּעֻלְּתַי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. שָׂכָר
proper name, masculine 1. father of hero of David 1Chr 11:35, Αχαρ, A Σαχαρ (|| שָׁרָר 2Sam 23:33).
2. doorkeeper 2Sam 26:4, Εαχαρ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 23:33 · 26:4 |
| 1 Chronicles | 11:35 |
Profile
Male • Son of Obed-edom • Son of Obed-edom, a Levitical gatekeeper
Levite living at the time of United Monarchy
Sachar was a son of Obed-edom and a Levitical gatekeeper during the reign of King David.
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.4;
- only referred to as Sachar שָׂכָר;
- son of Obed-edom עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם;
- a brother of Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָה, Jehozabad יְהוֹזָבָד, Joah יוֹאָח, Nethanel נְתַנְאֵל, Ammiel עַמִּיאֵל, Issachar יִשָּׂשכָר and Peullethai פְּעֻלְּתַי.
Sachar is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:4 as one of the sons of Obed-edom, a Levite who served as a gatekeeper in the tabernacle during the reign of King David. Obed-edom was entrusted with the care of the Ark of the Covenant for three months after the incident involving Uzzah (2 Samuel 6:10-11; 1 Chronicles 13:13-14). As a result of God's blessing upon Obed-edom's household during this time, David appointed him and his sons as gatekeepers in the tabernacle (1 Chronicles 15:18, 24). Sachar is listed among Obed-edom's eight sons, who are described as "able men with strength for the service" (1 Chronicles 26:8). The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the tabernacle, maintaining order, and ensuring that only authorized individuals entered the sacred spaces (1 Chronicles 9:22-27). The mention of Sachar and his brothers highlights the importance of the Levites' role in the worship and service of the Lord, as well as the faithfulness of Obed-edom's family in carrying out their assigned duties.
All entries for Sachar: שָׂכָר