Seraiah שְׂרָיָהוּ
David's scribe, also known as Shavsha, Sheva, Sheya, or Shisha
Biography
Seraiah, mentioned in 2Sa.8.17 and 1Ch.18.16, was a scribe who served during the reign of King David. He is also referred to as Shavsha (1Ch.18.16), Sheva (2Sa.20.25), Sheya (2Sa.20.25 in some translations), or Shisha (1Ki.4.3). As a scribe, Seraiah's primary responsibility would have been to record important documents, decrees, and correspondence for the king. He held a position of trust and significance within David's administration. The variations in his name across different passages may be due to differences in spelling or pronunciation over time.
Family
In Scripture
3 biblical books2 Samuel 2 verses
- 2 Samuel 8:17
"Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were priests, Seraiah was scribe,"
- 2 Samuel 20:25
"Sheva was scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar were priests,"
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 18:16
"Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were priests; Shavsha was scribe;"
1 Kings 1 verse
- 1 Kings 4:3
"Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׂרָיָהוּ | H8304G |
| Named | Hebrew | שַׁוְשָׁא | H7798 |
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁוָא | H7724H |
| (same ref[s] as previous) | Hebrew | שְׁיָא | H7864 |
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁישָׁא | H7894 |