שְׁחַרְיָה (she.char.yah)
she.char.yah
Shehariah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Shehariah appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 8:26 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. He is identified as the son of Jeroham and a brother to several other figures named Shamsherai, Athaliah, Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zichri. This single mention places him within the complex family lines that chronicler sought to preserve for the post-exilic community.
Etymologically, the name combines shachar, meaning "dawn" or "morning," with Yah, a short form of the divine name YHWH. Thus, Shehariah carries the meaning "dawning of Jehovah." This construction is relatively rare compared to names invoking strength or salvation, suggesting a theological emphasis on new beginnings or light associated with God.
The presence of this name in Benjaminite records highlights how personal names served as constant reminders of divine attributes within Israelite society. By embedding the concept of dawn into his identity, Shehariah’s lineage reflects a tradition where even ordinary family members bore titles that pointed toward God’s creative and renewing power.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Shehariah means "dawning of Jehovah." It appears only once in Scripture, tucked inside a long genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8:26. While lists of names can feel dry, they show that God cares about every person in His family tree.
This word reminds us that God brings new light after darkness. Just as dawn follows night, God’s faithfulness starts fresh each day. Even in ancient records, we see that ordinary lives matter to Him.
When you read these names, remember that your own story is known and valued by the Creator. He is the source of every new beginning and every morning grace.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Shechariah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וּ/שְׁחַרְיָ֖ה1×