Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shoham was a Merarite Levite belonging to the family of Jaaziah during the organization of the Levitical service.
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Shoham is mentioned in 1Ch.24.27 as a member of the Merarite Levite family of Jaaziah. This passage describes the organization of the Levitical service during the reign of King David. The Levites were divided into various clans and assigned specific duties in the tabernacle and, later, in the temple. Shoham is listed among the descendants of Merari, one of the three main branches of the Levites. The mention of Shoham in this context suggests that he and his family were involved in the Levitical service, although no specific role or responsibility is mentioned in the text.
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(onyx), a Merarite Levite, son of Jaaziah. (1 Chronicles 24:27) (B.C.1043.)
SHO'HAM (onyx), a Merarite Levite. 1 Chr 24:27.
SHO'HAM (onyx), a Merarite Levite. 1 Chr 24:27.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7719
The descendants of Merari from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.
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