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The fourth lot fell to Seorim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the third for Harim, the fourth for Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the third for Harim, the fourth for Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the third for Harim, the fourth for Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the third for Harim, the fourth for Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the third for Harim, the fourth for Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br /> third for Harim, the fourth for Seorim, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for Harim the third, for Seorim the fourth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for Harim the third, for Seorim the fourth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To Harim the third, to Seorim the fourth,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The third to Haram, the fourth to Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For the third for Kharam, for the fourth, Surim.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the third to Charib, the fourth to Seorim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=6716" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">The Divisions of the Priests</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah, <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7992.htm" title="7992: haš·šə·lî·šî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Ordinal from shalowsh; third; feminine a third; by extension, a third; specifically, a third-story cell).">the third</a> <a href="/hebrew/2766.htm" title="2766: lə·ḥā·rim (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Consecrated, the name of several Isr. From charam; snub-nosed; Charim, an Israelite.">to Harim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7243.htm" title="7243: hā·rə·ḇi·‘î (Art:: Number-oms) -- Fourth. Or rbiiy; from raba'; fourth; also a fourth.">the fourth</a> <a href="/hebrew/8188.htm" title="8188: liś·‘ō·rîm (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite priest. Masculine plural of s'orah; barley grains; Seorim, an Israelite.">to Seorim,</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm">1 Chronicles 23:6</a></span><br />Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13</a></span><br />for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-13</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a></span><br />In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a></span><br />Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Nehemiah 12:12-22</a></span><br />In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah; / of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; / of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-18.htm">Ezra 6:18</a></span><br />They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</a></span><br />“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">Numbers 3:5-10</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-1.htm">Numbers 18:1-7</a></span><br />So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-2.htm">Matthew 23:2-3</a></span><br />“The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-5.htm">Luke 1:5</a></span><br />In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a></span><br />So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2</a></span><br />While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,</p><p class="hdg">Harim</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-39.htm">Ezra 2:39</a></b></br> The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/10-21.htm">Ezra 10:21</a></b></br> And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-35.htm">Nehemiah 7:35</a></b></br> The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">Fourth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-15.htm">Harim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">Third</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Fourth</a> <a href="/ezra/2-32.htm">Harim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-23.htm">Third</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">The division of the sons of Aaron by lot into twenty-four orders.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">The Kohathites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">and the Merarites, divided by lot</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the third to Harim</b><br>Harim is one of the priestly divisions established by King David. The division of the priesthood into 24 courses was a significant organizational step for temple worship, ensuring that the duties were evenly distributed among the descendants of Aaron. Harim is also mentioned in <a href="/ezra/2-39.htm">Ezra 2:39</a> and <a href="/nehemiah/7-42.htm">Nehemiah 7:42</a>, where members of this family returned from the Babylonian exile, indicating their continued importance in the post-exilic community. The name Harim means "dedicated" or "consecrated," reflecting the sacred role of the priests. This division's placement as the third may suggest a position of honor or seniority within the priestly order.<p><b>the fourth to Seorim</b><br>Seorim is another of the priestly divisions, and like Harim, it was part of the 24 courses established by David. The name Seorim means "barley," which could symbolize provision and sustenance, as barley was a staple grain in ancient Israel. The division of Seorim is not as frequently mentioned in other biblical texts, which may suggest a less prominent role compared to other priestly families. However, their inclusion in the list underscores the comprehensive nature of David's organization of the priesthood. The fourth position in the order may indicate a structured rotation, ensuring that each division had equal opportunity to serve in the temple, reflecting the orderly worship that God desires.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/harim.htm">Harim</a></b><br>Harim is one of the priestly divisions established by King David. The name Harim means "dedicated" or "consecrated," reflecting the sacred role of the priests in serving God and the community.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/seorim.htm">Seorim</a></b><br>Seorim is another priestly division. The name Seorim can be associated with "barley," which may symbolize provision and sustenance, important aspects of the priestly duties in the temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/priestly_divisions.htm">Priestly Divisions</a></b><br>The division of priests into 24 groups was organized by King David to ensure that the temple services were conducted efficiently and orderly. Each division served in the temple for a specific period, ensuring continuous worship and sacrifices.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>As the king of Israel, David played a crucial role in organizing the temple worship and establishing the priestly divisions. His leadership ensured that the worship of God was central to the life of Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_worship.htm">Temple Worship</a></b><br>The organization of the priestly divisions was integral to the functioning of the temple, which was the center of religious life in Israel. The temple was where sacrifices were made, and God's presence was uniquely manifested.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/order_in_worship.htm">Order in Worship</a></b><br>The division of priests into specific groups highlights the importance of order and structure in worship. God is a God of order, and our worship should reflect that.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>Each priestly division had a specific time to serve, teaching us the value of faithfulness and dedication in our service to God. We are called to serve diligently in the roles God has given us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_unity.htm">Community and Unity</a></b><br>The divisions worked together to ensure continuous worship, illustrating the importance of community and unity in the body of Christ. We are stronger and more effective when we work together.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_continuity.htm">Historical Continuity</a></b><br>The priestly divisions show the continuity of God's plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament. Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and commitment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_chron_27's_census_align.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_names_missing_or_shifted_in_1_chron_24.htm">Why do certain names in 1 Chronicles 24 appear to be missing or shifted when compared with genealogies in 2 Samuel or other Chronicles passages?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_a_temple_contain_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:4, how can a temple truly contain God if other passages assert He cannot be confined?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_ehud_in_1_chr_8_6-7_the_same_as_in_judg_3.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:6-7, is the reference to Ehud a contradiction of Judges 3, or is it an entirely different person with the same name?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">Harim</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., h?r-m,</span> flat-nosed. (Comp. Latin <span class= "ital">Naso.</span>) This name recurs in <a href="/ezra/2-39.htm" title="The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.">Ezra 2:39</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm" title="Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahathmoab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces.">Nehemiah 3:11</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Seorim</span> (<span class= "ital">barley</span>)--i.e., bearded (Latin, <span class= "ital">Barbatus</span>)<span class= "ital">,</span> <span class= "ital"><span class= "bld">is</span></span> not found elsewhere.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Harim</span> (see Barrington's 'Genealogies,' 1:94, 99, 151, 169; see also for the mention of descendants, <a href="/ezra/2-39.htm">Ezra 2:39</a>; <a href="/ezra/10-21.htm">Ezra 10:21</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/7-42.htm">Nehemiah 7:42</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/10-5.htm">Nehemiah 10:5</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/12-4.htm">Nehemiah 12:4</a> (where the name appears as <span class="accented">Rehum</span>), 15). The sons of Harim mentioned in <a href="/ezra/2-32.htm">Ezra 2:32</a>; <a href="/ezra/10-31.htm">Ezra 10:31</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/7-35.htm">Nehemiah 7:35</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/10-27.htm">Nehemiah 10:27</a>, were not a priest-family. <span class="cmt_word">Seorim</span>. This name does not occur again. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the third</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·lî·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7992.htm">Strong's 7992: </a> </span><span class="str2">Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Harim,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחָרִם֙</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥā·rim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2766.htm">Strong's 2766: </a> </span><span class="str2">Harim -- 'consecrated', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the fourth</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרְבִעִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rə·ḇi·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7243.htm">Strong's 7243: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fourth, a fourth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Seorim,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׂעֹרִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(liś·‘ō·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8188.htm">Strong's 8188: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seorim -- an Israelite priest</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">1 Chronicles 24:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">1 Chronicles 24:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">1 Chronicles 24:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">1 Chronicles 24:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">1 Chronicles 24:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">1 Chronicles 24:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">1 Chronicles 24:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">1 Chronicles 24:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">1 Chronicles 24:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">1 Chronicles 24:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 24:8 The third to Harim the fourth (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 24:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 24:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 24:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 24:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>