Lexical Definition
שְׂעֹרִים Sᵉʻôrîym (seh-o-reem') Seorim N:N-M-P
masculine plural of שְׂעֹרָה; barley grains
Seorim.
- § Seorim = "barley"
- Seorim, an Israelite
1) a priest in the time of David in charge of the 4th course of service
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לִשְׂעֹרִ֖ים | to Seorim | 1Chr.24.8 |
| Σεωρείμ | to Seorim | LXX.1Chr.24.8 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.8
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שְׂעֹרִים proper name, masculine priest 1Chr 24:8 Σεωρειμ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 24:8 |
Profile
Male • Priest during David's reign, head of the fourth division
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Seorim was a priest who served during David's reign and was the head of the fourth priestly division.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.8;
- only referred to as Seorim שְׂעֹרִים.
Seorim is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:8 as a priest who served during the reign of King David. He was the head of the fourth priestly division, as organized by David. The priests were divided into twenty-four divisions, each responsible for serving in the temple for a specific period. This organizational structure ensured a systematic and orderly approach to the priestly duties. Seorim's division would have been responsible for carrying out the assigned temple services when their turn came.
All entries for Seorim: שְׂעֹרִים