Seorim שְׂעֹרִים
Priest during David's reign, head of the fourth division
Biography
Seorim is mentioned in 1Ch.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.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 24:8
"the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׂעֹרִים | H8188 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)