Merarite Levite of the family of Jaaziah.
Shoham
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 24:27.
שֹׁ֫הַםShoham
The name means “keeping back.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Jaaziah
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Shoham Written by AI
Shoham is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:27 as a member of the Merarite Levite family of Jaaziah. This passage describes the organization of the Levitical service during the reign of King David. The Levites were divided into various clans and assigned specific duties in the tabernacle and, later, in the temple. Shoham is listed among the descendants of Merari, one of the three main branches of the Levites. The mention of Shoham in this context suggests that he and his family were involved in the Levitical service, although no specific role or responsibility is mentioned in the text.
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 24:27
The descendants of Merari from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.