Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Sheshan, a Jerahmeelite who gave his daughter in marriage to his Egyptian servant, Jarha.
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Sheshan was a member of the Jerahmeelite clan, which was part of the tribe of Judah. He is mentioned in the genealogical record of 1Chronicles 2. Sheshan had no sons, only daughters (v. 34). Faced with the prospect of his lineage ending, Sheshan took an unconventional step. He gave one of his daughters in marriage to his Egyptian servant, Jarha (v. 35). This act allowed Sheshan's line to continue through his daughter and his servant. The passage goes on to list the descendants of Sheshan through this union, indicating that his decision had a lasting impact on his family line. This account highlights the importance of preserving one's lineage and the measures taken to ensure its continuation, even if it meant crossing social boundaries.
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(Noble), a descendant of Jerahmeel the son of Hezron. (1 Chronicles 2:31,34,35) (B.C. after 1690.)
lily; rose; joy; flax
SHE'SHAN (lily), a descendant of Judah. 1 Chr 2:31, 1 Chr 2:34-35.
SHE'SHAN (lily), a descendant of Judah. 1 Chr 2:31, 1 Chr 2:34-35.
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3 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8348
The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai.
Sheshan had no sons, but only daughters. He also had an Egyptian servant named Jarha.
Sheshan gave his daughter in marriage to his servant Jarha, and she bore to him Attai.
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