שָׁרָר (sha.rar)
sha.rar
Sharar
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 proper name Sha-rar appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, identifying a specific individual in 2 Samuel 23:33. He is listed among the "mighty men" who served King David, marking him as a loyal and capable warrior during the United Monarchy period.
Lexical sources note that this person is also referred to as Sachar or Sakar in the parallel account of 1 Chronicles 11:35. The name itself carries the meaning "enemy," which creates an interesting contrast with his role as a defender of Israel’s king, suggesting perhaps a background of former opposition turned loyalty.
Sha-rar is identified as the father of Ahiam, another notable figure in David’s military circle. This brief mention preserves the memory of a man whose service helped stabilize David’s reign, linking him to a lineage of faithful warriors recorded in Scripture.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Sha-rar appears in a brief genealogical list within 2 Samuel 23:33. It identifies a man named Ahiam as the son of Sharar, one of King David’s mighty warriors. While the text does not elaborate on his personal life or specific deeds, it places him firmly among those who supported David during a turbulent period in Israel’s history.
Names in Scripture often carry meaning that reflects God’s purposes. Sha-rar means “enemy,” yet this individual served as a defender of the Lord’s anointed king. This contrast reminds us that loyalty and service are not defined by our past or our name, but by how we stand with God’s people. Even those with names suggesting opposition can become pillars of strength in the community of faith.
His inclusion in this list shows that God values faithful service, even when it goes unnoticed by history. We are reminded that every person who supports leadership and upholds justice contributes to the stability of the community. This quiet dedication is honored in Scripture, encouraging us to serve faithfully in our own contexts.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Sharar1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- שָׁרָ֖ר1×
Key Verses
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II Samuel 23:33
Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite,
This verse identifies Ahiam as the son of Sharar, placing him within the lineage of David’s elite warriors and highlighting the familial connections that strengthened his military circle.