Wife of Shaharaim, a Benjamite
Hodesh
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 8:9.
חֹ֫דֶשׁHodesh
The name means “a table; news.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Married to
- Shaharaim
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Hodesh Written by AI
Hodesh is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:9 as one of the wives of Shaharaim, a descendant of Benjamin. Shaharaim had two wives, Hushim and Baara, whom he divorced. After sending them away, he married Hodesh, who bore him several children. The passage lists the children born to Shaharaim and Hodesh, including Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These sons were described as heads of their families, indicating that they became leaders within the tribe of Benjamin. The mention of Hodesh in this genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the role of women in the history of Israel. Although little is known about Hodesh herself, her inclusion in the biblical record signifies her contribution to the growth and development of the Benjamite clan.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names her
- 1 Chronicles 8:9
His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.