Shoham שֹׁ֫הַם

Male Tribe of Levi H7719 1 book

Merarite Levite of the family of Jaaziah.

Biography

Shoham is mentioned in 1Ch.24.27 as a member of the Merarite Levite family of Jaaziah. This passage describes the organization of the Levitical service during the reign of King David. The Levites were divided into various clans and assigned specific duties in the tabernacle and, later, in the temple. Shoham is listed among the descendants of Merari, one of the three main branches of the Levites. The mention of Shoham in this context suggests that he and his family were involved in the Levitical service, although no specific role or responsibility is mentioned in the text.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 24:27

    "The sons of Merari: of Jaaziah, Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew שֹׁ֫הַם H7719
Encyclopedia Article

Shoham

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

>(1) The father of one of the conspirators who killed Joash (2Ki 12:21).

See SHIMEATH.

(2) One of the sons of