Hushim חֻשִׁים

Male Tribe of Benjamin(?) H2366G 1 book

A son of Aher, from the tribe of Dan.

Biography

Hushim is mentioned in 1Ch.7.12 as a son of Aher, who was from the tribe of Dan. The verse states, "Shuppim also, and Huppim were the sons of Ir, and Hushim was the son of Aher."

This genealogical record is part of a larger listing of the descendants of the twelve tribes of Israel in 1 Chronicles. The tribe of Dan, one of the twelve tribes, is mentioned in this context.

However, the identity of Aher is unclear, as this name does not appear elsewhere in the Bible. Some scholars suggest that Aher may be a reference to the tribe of Dan itself or a clan within the tribe.

The mention of Hushim as a son of Aher may indicate that he was a significant figure within the tribe of Dan or that his descendants formed a notable clan within the tribe.

Apart from this brief mention in the genealogy, no other information is provided about Hushim, son of Aher, in the Bible. The genealogies in Chronicles serve to establish the family lines and connections within the tribes of Israel, particularly in the post-exilic period when the Israelites were seeking to reestablish their identity as a nation.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 7:12

    "So were Shuppim, Huppim, the sons of Ir, Hushim, and the sons of Aher."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew חֻשִׁים H2366G
Encyclopedia Article

Hushim

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

her of the lineage of Benjamin (1Ch 7:12).

(3) One of the wives of Shaharaim, of the family of Benjamin (1Ch 8:8,11).

hush'-shath-it (chushshathi). Same as HUSHATHITE (which see), except in reduplicated form (1Ch 27:11; compare <ref osisRef="Bible:1Chr.11.