Lexical Summary Sharar: Navel, umbilical cord Original Word: שָׁרַר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sharar From sharar; hostile; Sharar, an Israelite -- Sharar. see HEBREW sharar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as shor Definition father of one of David's heroes, the same as NH7940 NASB Translation Sharar (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שָׁרָר proper name, masculine 2 Samuel 23:33 #NAME?שָׂכָר, q. v. Topical Lexicon Occurrences• 2 Samuel 23:33 – “Ahiam son of Sharar the Hararite…” Historical Setting In the days of David, the name Sharar appears in the roll of “the thirty,” an elite corps whose exploits secured Israel’s borders and upheld the throne God had established (2 Samuel 23:8-39). Though little is recorded about Sharar personally, his mention as the father of Ahiam places him within a lineage of courage and covenant loyalty. Centuries later, Jeremiah prophesied in the twilight of Judah’s monarchy. The same consonantal form occurs in Jeremiah 15:11 within the LORD’s assurance that—even under looming judgment—He would provide a measure of relief and protection. Themes and Significance 1. Covenant Faithfulness through Generations Sharar’s legacy is preserved entirely through the valor of his son. Scripture often traces God-honoring character through family lines, underscoring the quiet influence of fathers whose faith shapes future warriors (see Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Psalm 127:4-5). The notice in 2 Samuel affirms that unnamed labor done in fear of God can bear fruit far beyond one’s lifetime. 2. Divine Preservation amid Crisis In Jeremiah 15:11 the LORD pledges to “deliver” and “intercede” for His servant. The promise stands in stark contrast to the nation’s impending calamity, highlighting the biblical tension between judgment on the unrepentant and mercy toward the faithful. The appearance of the same Hebrew form in the context of personal rescue as well as military heroism binds the two passages together: God safeguards both the individual and the nation’s future when His purposes demand it. 3. The Remnant Principle Jeremiah’s assurance points to God’s pattern of preserving a faithful remnant (Isaiah 10:20-22; Romans 11:5). Even when the majority forsakes the covenant, the LORD guarantees continuity for His redemptive plan. The warrior lists in 2 Samuel function similarly; they record a core of devoted servants through whom God protected Israel’s anointed king, prefiguring the ultimate Anointed One. 4. Intercession and Mediation “Surely I will intercede with the enemy for you” (Jeremiah 15:11) foreshadows the broader scriptural motif of divine mediation. Just as David’s mighty men contended with physical foes on behalf of their king, the LORD Himself steps between His prophet and hostile powers. The pattern anticipates the perfect Mediator who “always lives to intercede” for His people (Hebrews 7:25). Practical Ministry Application • Parenting and Discipleship: Sharar’s silent influence encouragements fathers and mentors to invest faithfully in the next generation. Connections to the New Testament The intercession promised in Jeremiah finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who secures deliverance “in a time of trouble” (compare John 16:33). The notion of an honored roll of warriors carries forward to the “heroes of faith” in Hebrews 11, culminating in believers who “did not love their lives so as to shy away from death” (Revelation 12:11). The thread begun with Sharar’s family line is ultimately woven into the tapestry of redemptive history centered on Christ. Summary Though the form translated shārar surfaces only twice, it links an unsung father in Israel’s golden age with a divine promise in Judah’s darkest hour. Together the passages testify that the LORD sustains His servants, raises courageous offspring, and intervenes when His people stand in need. The name quietly certifies that God’s purposes are worked out through both renowned warriors and obscure faithful ones, all upheld by His unwavering covenant love. Forms and Transliterations שָׁרָ֖ר שֵֽׁרִיתִ֖יךָ שריתיך שרר šā·rār šārār šê·rî·ṯî·ḵā šêrîṯîḵā shaRar sheriTichaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 23:33 HEB: אֲחִיאָ֥ם בֶּן־ שָׁרָ֖ר הָארָרִֽי׃ ס NAS: Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite, KJV: Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite, INT: Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite Jeremiah 15:11 2 Occurrences |
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