Seorim שְׂעֹרִים

Male H8188 1 book

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 book
1 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

Seorim

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

number of Hebrew and Greek words, badhal (Le 20:24, etc.), and aphorizo (Mt 25:32, etc.), being the most com