Lexical Summary Shuchah: Shuhah Original Word: שׁוּחָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shuah The same as shuwchah; Shuchah, an Israelite -- Shuah. see HEBREW shuwchah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shuach Definition a desc. of Judah NASB Translation Shuhah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. שׁוּחָה proper name 'son' of חוּר, 1 Chronicles 4:11 (Ασχα, Σουα), = חוּשָׁה 1 Chronicles 4:4 (Ωσαν, Ουσα), see ׳ח. Topical Lexicon Lexical Range and Semantics שׁוּחָה is preserved in Scripture as a personal name rather than as a common noun, yet its root family suggests ideas of sinking low or being bowed down. In the genealogical context its meaning serves more as a quiet background note, hinting at humility and obscurity—qualities consistent with the minor figures who nevertheless form indispensable links in the line of Judah. Biblical Occurrence 1 Chronicles 4:11 presents the sole appearance: “Chelub the brother of Shuhah was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton”. The placement is in the mid-section of the Judahite genealogy (1 Chronicles 4:1-23), a passage designed to affirm Judah’s continuity from the patriarchal era through the post-exilic community. Genealogical Context 1. Position: Shuhah stands within the descendants of Judah through Hezron, outside the more familiar Caleb–David–Messiah stream, yet still under Judah’s covenant umbrella. Historical and Cultural Background Chronicles was compiled after the return from Babylon, addressing a community that needed reassurance of its roots in the promises to Judah. Even minor names like Shuhah certify land rights, tribal identity, and covenant continuity. Women rarely surface in Old Testament genealogies unless their mention carries legal or historical weight. Shuhah’s inclusion therefore witnesses to remembered family lines preserved with care across centuries. Theological Significance 1. Covenant Continuity: Every Judahite name, however obscure, underscores that God “preserves the faithful” (Psalm 31:23). Shuhah attests that no generation is forgotten in the unfolding redemptive plan. Intertextual Connections The chronicler frequently pairs lesser-known figures with better-known ones (cf. 1 Chronicles 4:5, 4:14) to weave a complete tribal tapestry. Shuhah’s appearance parallels women such as Hazelelponi (1 Chronicles 4:3) and Jabez’s unnamed mother (1 Chronicles 4:9-10), reinforcing the idea that God’s sight penetrates every generation and gender within Judah. Ministry Applications • Encouragement for Unsung Laborers: Congregations may draw comfort that anonymity before men does not equate to insignificance before God. Summary Insight Shuhah’s lone biblical footprint teaches that the kingdom of God is built not only on towering figures but also on discreet faith-bearers whose lives, though scarcely detailed, are eternally remembered. Forms and Transliterations שׁוּחָ֖ה שוחה shuChah šū·ḥāh šūḥāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:11 HEB: וּכְל֥וּב אֲחִֽי־ שׁוּחָ֖ה הוֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ NAS: the brother of Shuhah became the father KJV: the brother of Shuah begat INT: Chelub the brother of Shuhah became of Mehir |
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