Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Seorim was a priest who served during David's reign and was the head of the fourth priestly division.
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Seorim is mentioned in 1Ch.24.8 as a priest who served during the reign of King David. He was the head of the fourth priestly division, as organized by David. The priests were divided into twenty-four divisions, each responsible for serving in the temple for a specific period. This organizational structure ensured a systematic and orderly approach to the priestly duties. Seorim's division would have been responsible for carrying out the assigned temple services when their turn came.
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Barley, the chief of the forth priestly course (1 Chr. 24:8).
(barley), the chief of the fourth of the twenty-four courses of priests. (1 Chronicles 24:8)
gates; hairs; tempests
SEO'RIM (barley), the head of the fourth priestly course. 1 Chr 24:8.
SEO'RIM (barley), the head of the fourth priestly course. 1 Chr 24:8.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8188
the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,
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