Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Hodesh was one of the wives of Shaharaim, a Benjamite, and the mother of several of his children.
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Hodesh is mentioned in 1Ch.8.9 as one of the wives of Shaharaim, a descendant of Benjamin. Shaharaim had two wives, Hushim and Baara, whom he divorced. After sending them away, he married Hodesh, who bore him several children.
The passage lists the children born to Shaharaim and Hodesh, including Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These sons were described as heads of their families, indicating that they became leaders within the tribe of Benjamin.
The mention of Hodesh in this genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the role of women in the history of Israel. Although little is known about Hodesh herself, her inclusion in the biblical record signifies her contribution to the growth and development of the Benjamite clan.
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(new moon), a woman named in the genealogies of Benjamin, (1 Chronicles 8:9) as the wife of Shaharaim.
HO'DESH (new moon), a woman of Benjamin, 1 Chr 8:9.
HO'DESH (new moon), a woman of Benjamin, 1 Chr 8:9.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2321
His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
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