Lexical Summary Shecharyah: Shecharyah Original Word: שְׁחַרְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shehariah From shachar and Yahh; Jah has sought; Shecharjah, an Israelite -- Shehariah. see HEBREW shachar see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shachar and Yah Definition "Yah has sought," a Benjamite NASB Translation Shehariah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׁחַרְיָה proper name, masculine in Benjamin, 1 Chronicles 8:26; Σα(α)ρ(α)ια. Topical Lexicon Identity and Placement within Scripture Shehariah appears only once in the Old Testament, within the genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:26). His name is included among those “who lived in Jerusalem” after the return from exile, a list that preserves the continuity of Benjamin’s heritage alongside Judah and Levi in the restored community. Tribal and Family Lineage 1 Chronicles traces the Benjamite line from the patriarch Benjamin through successive generations to the post-exilic period. Shehariah is grouped with Shamsherai and Athaliah in a sub-clan descended from Jeroham (1 Chronicles 8:24-27). Benjamin’s genealogy serves several purposes: Historical Setting The Chronicler compiled these records after the Babylonian captivity, when the remnant faced the daunting task of rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls, temple, and social order (see Ezra 1:5; Nehemiah 11:4-9). Including lesser-known names like Shehariah reassured the community that none of God’s people were forgotten and that every family had a stake in covenant renewal. Spiritual and Theological Themes 1. Continuity of Covenant Grace Genealogies affirm that the Lord’s promises to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their descendants remained intact through exile. Shehariah’s place in the list testifies that covenant grace extends to ordinary individuals. The narrative setting—return from captivity—mirrors the transition from night to dawn. The placement of Shehariah’s name in this context evokes the larger biblical motif of light breaking forth after judgment (Psalm 30:5; Malachi 4:2). Settling Benjamite families in Jerusalem strengthened the city’s population for temple service and defense, reflecting the principle that every believer contributes to the health of the covenant community (1 Corinthians 12:14-27). Key Scriptural Citation “Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah” (1 Chronicles 8:26). Lessons for Believers • God remembers individuals who appear only briefly in Scripture; obscurity in human records does not equate to insignificance in God’s plan. Christological Reflection The Chronicler’s meticulous record-keeping prepares the reader for the more comprehensive genealogy that culminates in Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:1-17). Each name, including Shehariah, forms a link in the chain that leads to the Messiah, underscoring the sovereign orchestration of redemption history. Conclusion Though mentioned only in passing, Shehariah embodies enduring biblical truths: the personal care of God, the unbroken continuity of covenant promise, and the collective responsibility of God’s people to stand firm in faith and service. Forms and Transliterations וּשְׁחַרְיָ֖ה ושחריה ū·šə·ḥar·yāh ūšəḥaryāh ushecharYahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 8:26 HEB: וְשַׁמְשְׁרַ֥י וּשְׁחַרְיָ֖ה וַעֲתַלְיָֽה׃ NAS: Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah, KJV: And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah, INT: Shamsherai Shehariah Athaliah 1 Occurrence |
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