Old Testament
Sachar
A son of Obed-Edom and a gatekeeper during the reign of King David.
Sachar was one of the sons of Obed-Edom, a Levite family appointed to serve as gatekeepers for the tabernacle. His inclusion in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 26 highlights the organized service of the Levites in temple duties under David. He represents the faithful continuation of priestly service within his family line.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 26:4
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 26:4
Where Sachar appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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