Harim

Priest

A Levitical family chief during the time of the divided kingdom of Israel who was originally given charge of a division of priests by King David.

About Harim

1. Priest whom King David appointed to official duties in the temple (1 Chr 24:8).

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Key References

Ezra 2:39

and the descendants of Harim, 1,017.

Ezra 10:21

From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.

Nehemiah 7:42

and the descendants of Harim, 1,017.

1 Chronicles 24:3

With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service.

1 Chronicles 24:7

The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,

All Scripture References (5)

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 24:8

the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,

Ezra (3)
Ezra 2:39

and the descendants of Harim, 1,017.

Ezra 10:21

From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah.

Ezra 10:31

From the descendants of Harim: Eliezer, Isshijah, Malchijah, Shemaiah, Shimeon,

Nehemiah (1)
Nehemiah 7:42

and the descendants of Harim, 1,017.