Lexical Definition
שְׁעַרְיָה Shᵉʻaryâh (sheh-ar-yaw') Sheariah N:N-M-P
from שָׁעַר and יָהּ; Jah has stormed
Sheariah.
- § Sheariah = "valued by Jehovah"
- Shearjah, an Israelite
1) a Benjamite of the family of Saul, one of the 6 sons of Azel
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וּשְׁעַרְיָ֔ה | and Sheariah | 1Chr.8.38 • 1Chr.9.44 |
| Σαρία | Shearaiah | LXX.1Chr.8.38 |
| Σααρία | Sheariah | LXX.1Chr.9.44 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.38
- son of: Azel (אָצֵל)
- brother of: Azrikam (עַזְרִיקָם), Bocheru (בֹּכְרוּ), Ishmael (יִשְׁמָעֵאל), Obadiah (עֹבַדְיָה) and Hanan (חָנָן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שְׁעַרְיָה proper name, masculine in Benjamin, 1Chr 8:38 = 1Chr 9:44, Σαρ(α)ια, Σααρια.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:38 · 9:44 |
Profile
Male • Saul's family • Benjamite descendant, son of Azel
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Sheariah was a Benjamite, the son of Azel, and is mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.38;
- only referred to as Sheariah שְׁעַרְיָה;
- son of Azel אָצֵל;
- a brother of Azrikam עַזְרִיקָם, Bocheru בֹּכְרוּ, Ishmael יִשְׁמָעֵאל, Obadiah עֹבַדְיָה and Hanan חָנָן.
Sheariah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:38 and 9:44, was a descendant of Benjamin and the son of Azel. He is listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin, which trace the lineage of prominent figures within the tribe. Sheariah is named along with his brothers Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Azarel, and Hanan, all of whom were the sons of Azel. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8 and 9 provides a detailed account of the descendants of Benjamin, particularly focusing on the family of Saul, the first king of Israel. The repetition of Sheariah's name in both chapters emphasizes his place within the Benjamite lineage. However, the text does not provide any specific details about Sheariah's life, his role within the tribe, or any notable achievements. The inclusion of his name in the genealogical record serves to establish the continuity of the Benjamite lineage and highlight the importance of family ties within the tribe.
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