Hushim is a name found in the Old Testament, associated with different individuals and groups within the genealogies of the tribes of Israel. The name Hushim appears in several contexts, each contributing to the understanding of Israel's tribal and familial structures.

1. Hushim, Son of Dan: Hushim is mentioned as a son of Dan, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, also known as Israel. In Genesis 46:23, the Berean Standard Bible states, "The sons of Dan: Hushim." This reference places Hushim among the descendants of Jacob who went down to Egypt during the time of famine, forming the foundation of the tribe of Dan. The tribe of Dan later became one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its role in the conquest and settlement of the Promised Land.

2. Hushim, Descendant of Benjamin: Another mention of Hushim is found in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin. In 1 Chronicles 7:12, the BSB records, "Shuppim and Huppim were the sons of Ir, and Hushim was the son of Aher." This Hushim is listed among the descendants of Benjamin, indicating a different lineage from the Hushim associated with Dan. The context suggests a connection to the family of Aher, though the exact relationship is not detailed in the text.

3. Hushim, Wife of Shaharaim: In 1 Chronicles 8:8, Hushim is mentioned as one of the wives of Shaharaim, a Benjamite. The BSB states, "And Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara." This reference highlights the complex family dynamics and intertribal relationships within the tribe of Benjamin. The mention of Hushim in this context provides insight into the social and familial structures of ancient Israel.

The name Hushim, therefore, appears in various genealogical records, reflecting the multifaceted nature of Israel's tribal history. Each mention of Hushim contributes to the broader narrative of the Israelite people, illustrating the interconnectedness of the tribes and families that formed the nation of Israel. The presence of Hushim in these genealogies underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, as well as the diverse roles individuals played in the unfolding account of God's chosen people.Hushim

(who makes haste).

1. In (Genesis 46:23) "the children of Dan" are said to have been Hushim. The name is plural, as if of a tribe rather than an individual. In (Numbers 26:42) the name is changed to Shuham.
2. A Benjamite, (1 Chronicles 7:12) and here again apparently the plural nature of the name is recognized, and Hushim are stated to be "the sons of Aher."
3. One of the two wives of Shaharaim. (1 Chronicles 8:8) (B.C. 1450.)

HUSHIM

hu'-shim (chusim, "hasters''):

(1) Family name of the children of Dan (Genesis 46:23), but of form "Shuham" in Numbers 26:42.

(2) The sons of Aher of the lineage of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7:12).

(3) One of the wives of Shaharaim, of the family of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:8, 11).

2366. Chuwshiym -- an Israelite woman
... 2365, 2366. Chuwshiym. 2366a . an Israelite woman. Transliteration: Chuwshiym
Phonetic Spelling: (khoo-sheem') Short Definition: Hushim. Hushim ...
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2366b. Chushim -- a Danite
... a Danite. Transliteration: Chushim or Chushim Short Definition: Hushim. Word Origin
from chush Definition a Danite NASB Word Usage Hushim (2). 2366a, 2366b. ...
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2366a. Chushim -- an Israelite woman
... an Israelite woman. Transliteration: Chushim or Chushim Short Definition: Hushim.
Word Origin from chush Definition an Isr. woman NASB Word Usage Hushim (2). ...
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Chapter xlvi
... 23-25. And the sons of Dan: Hushim. And the sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, and Guni,
and Jezer, and Shillem. ... Bilhah' s Sons. Dan Naphtali Hushim Jahzeel. Guni. Jezer ...
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Hushim (4 Occurrences)
...HUSHIM. hu'-shim (chusim, "hasters''): (1) Family name of the children of Dan (Genesis
46:23), but of form "Shuham" in Numbers 26:42. ...Hushim (4 Occurrences). ...
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Abitub (1 Occurrence)
... A descendant of Benjamin and son of Shaharaim and Hushim, born in the field of Moab
(1 Chronicles 8:11). Multi-Version Concordance Abitub (1 Occurrence). ...
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Hushites (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Hushites (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 7:12 Shuppim also,
and Huppim, the sons of Ir, Hushim, the son of another. (See NIV). ...
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Begot (119 Occurrences)
... (DBY JPS). 1 Chronicles 8:8 And Shaharaim begot children in the land of Moab
after he had sent away Hushim and Baara his wives. (DBY JPS). ...
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Begat (112 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV WBS YLT). 1 Chronicles 8:8 And Shaharaim begat children in the country
of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives. ...
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Dan (71 Occurrences)
... recorded. Of his sons at the settlement in Egypt only one, Hushim, is mentioned
(Genesis 46:23). ... Genesis 46:23 The son of Dan: Hushim. (WEB ...
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Wit (28 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV WBS). 1 Chronicles 8:8 And Shaharaim begat children in the field of
Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives. (See JPS). ...
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Ir (4 Occurrences)
... These are the men of Recah. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). 1 Chronicles
7:12 Shuppim also, and Huppim, the sons of Ir, Hushim, the sons of Aher. ...
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Tribe (250 Occurrences)
... Of the patriarch Dan almost nothing is recorded. Of his sons at the settlement
in Egypt only one, Hushim, is mentioned (Genesis 46:23). ...
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Elpaal (3 Occurrences)
... Elpaal (3 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 8:11 Of Hushim he became the father of
Abitub and Elpaal. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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