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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Shaharaim</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/s/shaharaim.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_chronicles/8-8.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/s/shaharaim.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Shaharaim</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/s/shahar.htm" title="Shahar">◄</a> Shaharaim <a href="/topical/s/shahara'im.htm" title="Shahara'im">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Shaharaim is a relatively obscure figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin in the Old Testament. His name appears in <a href="/1_chronicles/8-8.htm">1 Chronicles 8:8-9</a>, where he is noted as a descendant of Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. The name "Shaharaim" is believed to mean "double dawn" or "two dawns," which may suggest a sense of renewal or new beginnings.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br><a href="/1_chronicles/8-8.htm">1 Chronicles 8:8-9</a> provides the primary reference to Shaharaim: "Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara. By his wife Hodesh he had Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, Jeuz, Sakia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of families."<br><br><b>Genealogical Context:</b><br><br>Shaharaim is listed among the descendants of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Benjamin held a significant position among the tribes, being the tribe of Israel's first king, Saul, and later, the Apostle Paul. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the historical and familial connections of the Israelites, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant people.<br><br><b>Family and Descendants:</b><br><br>The passage in 1 Chronicles indicates that Shaharaim had multiple wives and children. His wives included Hushim and Baara, whom he divorced, and Hodesh, with whom he had several sons. The mention of his children as "heads of families" suggests that his lineage continued to play a role in the tribal structure and leadership of Benjamin.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Insights:</b><br><br>The reference to Shaharaim having sons in Moab is noteworthy, as Moab was a neighboring nation often at odds with Israel. This detail may reflect the complex relationships and interactions between the Israelites and surrounding peoples. The act of divorce, mentioned in the context of Shaharaim's life, also provides insight into the social and familial practices of the time.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>While Shaharaim himself is not a prominent biblical figure, his inclusion in the genealogical records underscores the importance of family lineage in the biblical narrative. The chronicler's attention to detail in listing descendants highlights the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs regarding the multiplication and establishment of their descendants.<br><br>In summary, Shaharaim's brief mention in the Bible serves as a reminder of the intricate tapestry of relationships and histories that form the backdrop of the biblical account. His life, though not extensively detailed, contributes to the broader narrative of God's covenantal faithfulness to His people.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Shaharaim</span><p>(<i>double dawn</i>) a Benjamite. (<a href="/1_chronicles/8-8.htm">1 Chronicles 8:8</a>) (B.C. about 1546.)<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7842.htm"><span class="l">7842. Shacharayim -- "two dawns," a Benjamite</span></a><br><b>...</b> Shacharayim. 7843 . "two dawns," a Benjamite. Transliteration: Shacharayim Phonetic<br> Spelling: (shakh-ar-ah'-yim) Short Definition: <b>Shaharaim</b>. <b>...</b> <b>Shaharaim</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7842.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/shaharaim.htm"><span class="l"><b>Shaharaim</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Shaharaim</b> (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 8:8 <b>Shaharaim</b><br> became the father of children in the field of Moab <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shaharaim.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/baara.htm"><span class="l">Baara (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia BAARA. ba'-a-ra ba`ara', ("the burning one"): A<br> wife of the Benjamite <b>Shaharaim</b> (1 Chronicles 8:8). Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/baara.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/adaiah.htm"><span class="l">Adaiah (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> nine sons of Shimei, who is apparently the same with Shema, who is the fifth of<br> the sons of Elpaal, who is the second of the two sons of <b>Shaharaim</b> and Hushim <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/adaiah.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shahara'im.htm"><span class="l">Shahara'im (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Shahara'im. <b>Shaharaim</b>, Shahara'im. Shahazim . Multi-Version Concordance<br> Shahara'im (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b> <b>Shaharaim</b>, Shahara'im. Shahazim . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shahara'im.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hushim.htm"><span class="l">Hushim (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (2) The sons of Aher of the lineage of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7:12). (3) One of<br> the wives of <b>Shaharaim</b>, of the family of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:8, 11). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hushim.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wit.htm"><span class="l">Wit (28 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV ASV WBS). 1 Chronicles 8:8 And <b>Shaharaim</b> begat children in the field of<br> Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives. (See JPS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wit.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/divorced.htm"><span class="l">Divorced (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See NIV). 1 Chronicles 8:8 <b>Shaharaim</b> became the father of children in the field<br> of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/divorced.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mesha.htm"><span class="l">Mesha (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (2) (mesha'; Codex Vaticanus, Misa; Codex Alexandrinus, Mosa): A Benjamite, son<br> of <b>Shaharaim</b> by his wife Hodesh, born in the land of Moab (1 Chronicles 8:9). (3 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mesha.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/malcam.htm"><span class="l">Malcam (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> mal'-kam (malkam, "their king"; the King James Version Maleham): (1) A chief of<br> the Benjamites, son of <b>Shaharaim</b> (1 Chronicles 8:9). (2) The name of an idol as <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/malcam.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beerah.htm"><span class="l">Beerah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 8:8 And <b>Shaharaim</b> became the father of children in the country of the<br> Moabites after driving out Hushim and Beerah his wives; (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beerah.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Shaharaim (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-8.htm">1 Chronicles 8:8</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">Shaharaim</span> became the father of children in the field of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/shaharaim.htm">Shaharaim</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/shaharaim--a_benjamite.htm">Shaharaim: A Benjamite</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shahazim.htm">Shahazim (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shaharaim.htm">Shaharaim (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/s/shahar.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Shahar"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Shahar" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/s/shahara'im.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Shahara'im"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Shahara'im" /></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="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></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>