Old Testament
Shamsherai
A descendant of Benjamin listed among the heads of fathers' houses in Jerusalem.
Shamsherai is identified in 1 Chronicles 8:26 as a son of Jeroham and a leader within the tribe of Benjamin. His inclusion in this genealogical record serves to document the ancestral lines and tribal structure of the Benjaminites who settled in Jerusalem. He represents the preservation of lineage and tribal identity following the return from exile.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 8:26
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 8:26
Where Shamsherai 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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