Harum
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Harum is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the Old Testament. His name appears in the context of the lineage of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name "Harum" is derived from a Hebrew root that may mean "exalted" or "high," though the exact etymology is not definitively established.

Biblical References:

Harum is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:8, which is part of the genealogical listings that trace the descendants of Judah. The verse states:

"and Koz, who was the father of Anub and Zobebah, and the clans of Aharhel son of Harum." (1 Chronicles 4:8)

This passage situates Harum within the broader context of the descendants of Judah, highlighting his role as an ancestor to the clan of Aharhel. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the tribal and familial lines that are significant for understanding the heritage and history of the Israelite people.

Historical and Theological Context:

The genealogies in 1 Chronicles, including the mention of Harum, are part of a larger effort to document the lineage of the tribes of Israel after the Babylonian exile. These records were crucial for the post-exilic community as they sought to re-establish their identity and heritage in the Promised Land. The Chronicler's emphasis on genealogies underscores the importance of family and tribal connections in maintaining the covenant relationship with God.

From a theological perspective, the inclusion of Harum in the genealogical record reflects the biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His people through generations. Each name in these lists, including Harum's, represents a link in the chain of God's redemptive plan, culminating in the coming of the Messiah through the line of Judah.

Cultural and Genealogical Significance:

In ancient Israelite culture, genealogies were not merely records of ancestry but were also vital for legal, social, and religious purposes. They determined land inheritance, tribal affiliation, and eligibility for certain religious roles. Harum's mention, though brief, contributes to the understanding of the tribal structure and familial relationships within the tribe of Judah.

The genealogical records, including those mentioning Harum, also serve to affirm the continuity of God's promises to the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—and their descendants. They highlight the enduring nature of God's covenant and His ongoing involvement in the lives of His people.

Conclusion:

While Harum is a relatively obscure figure in the biblical narrative, his inclusion in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles underscores the importance of every individual in the unfolding account of God's people. Through these records, the Bible affirms the value of each person in the divine plan and the interconnectedness of the community of faith.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Harum

high; throwing down

Smith's Bible Dictionary
Harum

(lofty), father of Aharhel, in one of the most obscure genealogies of Judah. (1 Chronicles 4:8)

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Elevated, (1 Chronicles 4:8), a descendant of Judah.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
HARUM

ha'-rum, har'-um (charum): A Judahite (1 Chronicles 4:8).

Strong's Hebrew
2037. Harum -- a descendant of Judah
... Harum. 2038 . a descendant of Judah. Transliteration: Harum Phonetic Spelling:
(haw-room') Short Definition: Harum. ... of Judah NASB Word Usage Harum (1). Harum. ...
/hebrew/2037.htm - 6k
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Chronology.
... Grotius (Critici Sacri), apparently accepting the statements of v.38 as correct,
writes: "Harum rerum penuria animos venturo Evangelio pr??parabit.". ...
/.../daubney/the three additions to daniel a study/chronology.htm

St. Catherine of Siena as Seen in Her Letters
... Temperaments of every type are to be met in her pages"a sensitive poet, troubled
by "confusion of thought" deepening into melancholia; a harum-scarum boy, in ...
/.../benincasa/letters of catherine benincasa/st catherine of siena as.htm

John Chapter xiv. 29-31.
... [1373] Chap. i. 10. [1374] Ephesians 6:12: Augustin, rectores mundi tenebrarum harum;
original, tous kosmokratoras tou skotous toutou. [1375] Ephesians 5:8. ...
/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate lxxix john chapter xiv.htm

Now the Details of the Life of Him who Has Chosen to Live in Such. ...
... The Latin here has "quas quidem res ego sane despicio, exiguamque harum tanquam
extrinsecus venientium)" &c.; evidently katagnoien must have been in the text ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/chapter xxiii now the details.htm

Canones Synodi Dordrechtan??.
... promulgarit; Nos, ut exoptati fructus ex magno et sancto hoc opere (quale nunquam
antehac Ecclesi?? Reformat?? viderunt), ad Ecclesias harum regionum redundare ...
/.../canones synodi dordrechtanae.htm

On Threefold Wisdom.
... [2588] 1 Corinthians 2:6-8. [2589] 1 Corinthians 2:7. [2590] Matthew 12:42. [2591]
Sapientiarum harum. [2592] Sapientias illas. [2593] De divinitate. ...
/.../origen/origen de principiis/chapter iii on threefold wisdom.htm

Upon Our Lord's SermonOn the Mount
... Linquenda tellus, et domus, et placens. Uxor; neque harum quas colis, arborum,.
Te, praeter invisam cupressos,. Ulla brevem dominum sequetur! ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 28 upon our lords.htm

The Misery of Man Without God
... Harum sententiarum, 399. [11]. ... [10] Cicero, Disputationes Tusculanae, i,
ii Harum sententiarum quae vera sit, Deus aliquis viderit. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pascal/pensees/section ii the misery of.htm

Calvin's Work.
... Imo inter ipsos adversarios romanos nullus hodie est, vel mediocri harum rerum
cognitione imbutus vel tantilla judicii pr??ditus ??quitate, qui argumentorum et ...
/.../creeds of christendom with a history and critical notes/ 57 calvins work.htm

Though in Almost Every Age There have Indeed Been in the Heathen ...
... Tusc. Qust. lib. 1. [299] Harum sententiarum qu?? vera sit, Deus aliquis
viderit; qu?? verisimillima, magna qu??stio est.--Id. ibid. ...
/.../vi proposition vi though in.htm

Thesaurus
Harum (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HARUM. ha'-rum, har'-um (charum): A Judahite
(1 Chronicles 4:8). Multi-Version Concordance Harum (1 Occurrence). ...
/h/harum.htm - 7k

Zobebah (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Zobebah (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 4:8 Hakkoz became
the father of Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum. ...
/z/zobebah.htm - 7k

Zobe'bah (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Zobe'bah (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 4:8 And Koz begot
Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum. (See RSV). ...
/z/zobe'bah.htm - 6k

Koz (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Koz (5 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 4:8 Hakkoz became the
father of Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum. ...
/k/koz.htm - 8k

Coz (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Coz (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 4:8 And Coz begat Anub,
and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum. (KJV WBS YLT). ...
/c/coz.htm - 7k

Adna (2 Occurrences)
... He belonged to Pahath-moab (Ezra 10:30). (2) A priest of the family of Harum, during
the high-priesthood of Joiakim son of Jethua (Nehemiah 12:12-15). ...
/a/adna.htm - 7k

Ahar'hel (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Ahar'hel (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 4:8 And Koz begot
Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum. (See RSV). ...
/a/ahar'hel.htm - 6k

Aharhel (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Aharhel (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 4:8 Hakkoz became
the father of Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum. ...
/a/aharhel.htm - 6k

Anub (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Anub (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 4:8 Hakkoz became the
father of Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum. ...
/a/anub.htm - 6k

Aharahel
... a-har'-hel ('acharchel, "brother of Rachel"; Septuagint adelphou Rechab, "brother
of Rechab"): A son of Harum of the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:8). ...
/a/aharahel.htm - 6k

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