1 Chronicles 8:26

1 Chronicles 8:26 Meaning and Explanation

And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah,

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The line of Jeroham begins with Shamsherai, Shehariah, and Athaliah.

What Does 1 Chronicles 8:26 Mean?

The chronicler opens the household of Jeroham, naming the first of his sons. The genealogy continues its patient sweep through Benjamin's families.

Shehariah means 'the LORD is dawn,' or 'sought early.' To seek God at the break of day is the posture of the faithful. The Lord meets those who turn to Him at first light, rising upon His people like the morning sun that scatters the night.

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What does 1 Chronicles 8:26 mean?

The line of Jeroham begins with Shamsherai, Shehariah, and Athaliah.

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