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Sharar
navel; thought; singing
שָׁרָר sha.rar
Sharar (Hebrew: שָׁרָר, sha.rar) means “navel; thought; singing”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Ahasbai in 1 Chronicles 11.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Sharar
father of Ahiam
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- United Monarchy
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 2 Samuel 23:33 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 11:35 |
| Cross-references | 7 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Ahiam co-occurrence Appears with Ahiam in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Eliphal co-occurrence Appears with Eliphal in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Ur co-occurrence Appears with Ur in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Eliphelet co-occurrence Appears with Eliphelet in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Ahasbai co-occurrence Appears with Ahasbai in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Shammah co-occurrence Appears with Shammah in 2 Samuel 23.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.33;
father of: Ahiam (H0279); also called Sachar (KJV: Sacar; NIV: Sakar) at 1Ch.11.35;
Also named: sa.khar (שָׂכָר "Sachar" H7940H)
§ Sharar = "enemy"
father of Ahiam, one of David's mighty warriors
Sharar (or Sachar) was the father of Ahiam, who was one of David's mighty men known for his bravery and military prowess.
The biblical story
Sharar (or Sachar), mentioned in 2Sa.23.33 and 1Ch.11.35, was the father of Ahiam, one of the mighty men who served in King David's army. The name Sharar is used in 2 Samuel, while Sachar is used in 1 Chronicles, likely due to textual variations or scribal differences. Ahiam is described as one of the mighty men, a group of skilled warriors who demonstrated exceptional bravery and loyalty to David throughout his military campaigns. They were renowned for their strength, courage, and military expertise. The text does not provide any specific details about Sharar's life or his role in his son's upbringing. However, the mention of Sharar as Ahiam's father suggests that he was a significant figure, possibly known for his own accomplishments or the family's reputation. The inclusion of Ahiam in the list of David's mighty men highlights the importance of these warriors in establishing and maintaining David's kingdom.
Key verses
Sharar appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,
2 Samuel 23:33 -
Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur,
1 Chronicles 11:35
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2 Samuel (1)
- 2 Samuel 23:33
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:35