Benjamite descendant living in Jerusalem
Shamsherai
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 8:26.
שַׁמְשְׁרַיShamsherai
The name means “there a singer or conqueror.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Jeroham
- Brothers and sisters
- Shehariah, Athaliah, Jaareshiah, Elijah, Zichri
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Shamsherai Written by AI
Shamsherai, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:26, was a descendant of Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem. He is listed in the genealogical records of the Benjamites, which trace the lineage of the tribe. The text does not provide any specific details about Shamsherai's life, his role within the community, or his achievements. However, his inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of documenting family lineages and the presence of Benjamites in Jerusalem. The tribe of Benjamin, along with Judah, remained loyal to the Davidic dynasty after the split of the kingdom and continued to play a significant role in the history of Israel. The mention of Shamsherai and other Benjamites living in Jerusalem underscores the diversity of the population and the representation of various tribes within the city.
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 him
- 1 Chronicles 8:26
Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.