Lexical Definition
שַׁמְשְׁרַי Shamshᵉray (sham-sher-ah'-ee) Shamsherai N:N-M-P
apparently from שֶׁמֶשׁ; sunlike
Shamsherai.
- § Shamsherai = "sunlike"
- Shamsherai, an Israelite
1) a Benjamite, son of Jeroham
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְשַׁמְשְׁרַ֥י | and Shamsherai | 1Chr.8.26 |
| Σαμψαρί | Shamsherai | LXX.1Chr.8.26 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.26
- son of: Jeroham (יְרֹחָם)
- brother of: Shehariah (שְׁחַרְיָה), Athaliah (עֲתַלְיָה), Jaareshiah (יַעֲרֶשְׁיָה), Elijah (אֵלִיָּה) and Zichri (זִכְרִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שַׁמְשְׁרַי proper name, masculine in Benjamin 1Chr 8:26, Ισμασαρια, A Σαμσαρια, ᵐ5L Σαμψαια. שֻׁמָתִי see [ שֻׁמָה]. שָׁן, שַׁן see בֵּית שְׁאָן. שֵׁן see שׁנן. שָׁנָא see I. [ שָׁנָה]. שֵׁנָא see שֵׁאָה √ יָשֵׁן. below,
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:26 |
Profile
Male • Son of Jeroham • Benjamite descendant living in Jerusalem
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shamsherai was a Benjamite descendant who lived in Jerusalem during the time of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.26;
- only referred to as Shamsherai שַׁמְשְׁרַי;
- son of Jeroham יְרֹחָם;
- a brother of Shehariah שְׁחַרְיָה, Athaliah עֲתַלְיָה, Jaareshiah יַעֲרֶשְׁיָה, Elijah אֵלִיָּה and Zichri זִכְרִי.
Shamsherai, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:26, was a descendant of Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem. He is listed in the genealogical records of the Benjamites, which trace the lineage of the tribe. The text does not provide any specific details about Shamsherai's life, his role within the community, or his achievements. However, his inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of documenting family lineages and the presence of Benjamites in Jerusalem. The tribe of Benjamin, along with Judah, remained loyal to the Davidic dynasty after the split of the kingdom and continued to play a significant role in the history of Israel. The mention of Shamsherai and other Benjamites living in Jerusalem underscores the diversity of the population and the representation of various tribes within the city.
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