Lexical Definition
שֵׁשָׁן Shêshân (shay-shawn') Sheshan N:N-M-P
perhaps for שׁוּשַׁן; lily
Sheshan.
- § Sheshan = "noble"
- Sheshan, an Israelite
1) a Judaite of the families of Hezron and Jerahmeel, son of Ishi and father of Ahlai
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| שֵׁשָׁ֧ן | Sheshan | 1Chr.2.35 |
| שֵׁשָׁ֖ן | Sheshan | 1Chr.2.31 |
| שֵׁשָׁ֔ן | Sheshan | 1Chr.2.31 |
| לְשֵׁשָׁ֛ן | to Sheshan | 1Chr.2.34 |
| וּלְשֵׁשָׁ֛ן | and to Sheshan | 1Chr.2.34 |
| Σισάν | Sheshan | LXX.1Chr.2.31 |
| Sheshan gave | LXX.1Chr.2.35 | |
| of Sheshan | LXX.1Chr.2.31 | |
| sons to Sheshan | LXX.1Chr.2.34 | |
| Σισά | Sheshan | LXX.1Chr.2.34 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.31
- son of: Ishi (יִשְׁעִי)
- father of: Ahlai (אַחְלַי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שֵׁשָׁן proper name, masculine in Judah, 1Chr 2:31 (twice in verse) (with one son), v1Chr 2:34 v1Chr 2:34 v1Chr 2:35 (no sons, but daughters, compare Benz Kit); Σωσαν[μ], ᵐ5L Σισαν.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 2:31 · 2:34 · 2:35 |
Profile
Male • Son of Ishi • Jerahmeelite whose daughter married his Egyptian servant
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Sheshan, a Jerahmeelite who gave his daughter in marriage to his Egyptian servant, Jarha.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.31;
- only referred to as Sheshan שֵׁשָׁן;
- a son of Ishi יִשְׁעִי;
- father of Ahlai אַחְלַי.
Sheshan was a member of the Jerahmeelite clan, which was part of the tribe of Judah. He is mentioned in the genealogical record of 1 Chronicles 2. Sheshan had no sons, only daughters (v. 34). Faced with the prospect of his lineage ending, Sheshan took an unconventional step. He gave one of his daughters in marriage to his Egyptian servant, Jarha (v. 35). This act allowed Sheshan's line to continue through his daughter and his servant. The passage goes on to list the descendants of Sheshan through this union, indicating that his decision had a lasting impact on his family line. This account highlights the importance of preserving one's lineage and the measures taken to ensure its continuation, even if it meant crossing social boundaries.
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