Old Testament
Shoham
A Levite and descendant of Merari listed among the heads of the priestly divisions.
Shoham is identified in 1 Chronicles 24:27 as a descendant of Merari, one of the three sons of Levi. He is listed among the heads of the priestly families organized by King David to serve in the temple. His inclusion serves to document the genealogical integrity and orderly structure of the Levitical service.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 24:27
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 24:27
Where Shoham 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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