Lexicon Charchas: Harhas Original Word: חַרְחַס Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Harhas From the same as cherec; perhaps shining; Charchas, an Israelite -- Harhas. see HEBREW cherec NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Harhas (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חַרְחַס proper name, masculine grandfather of Shallum, who was husband of Huldah the prophetess 2 Kings 22:14. I. חרט (√ of following; Aramaic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be alert or agile.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name חַרְחַס (Charchas) as it is a specific proper noun unique to the Hebrew text and does not have a Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. Usage: The name Charchas appears in the genealogical records of the post-exilic community in the Book of Nehemiah. Context: • Charchas is mentioned in the context of the return from the Babylonian exile. He is listed among the descendants of Solomon's servants in the book of Nehemiah. Specifically, Charchas is noted in Nehemiah 7:51, which is part of a larger passage that enumerates the families and individuals who returned to Jerusalem and Judah after the Babylonian captivity. This list is significant as it reflects the restoration of the community and the re-establishment of religious and social order in Jerusalem. The mention of Charchas, along with others, underscores the continuity of the Israelite community and their heritage, even after the disruption of exile. The genealogical records serve to affirm the identity and legitimacy of those who returned, linking them to the historical and religious traditions of Israel. Forms and Transliterations חַרְחַס֙ חרחס charChas ḥar·ḥas ḥarḥasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 22:14 HEB: תִּקְוָ֗ה בֶּן־ חַרְחַס֙ שֹׁמֵ֣ר הַבְּגָדִ֔ים NAS: the son of Harhas, keeper KJV: the son of Harhas, keeper INT: of Tikvah the son of Harhas keeper of the wardrobe 1 Occurrence |
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cut, scratch, tear; compare Arabic 
peel off bark, strip off leaves (modern Arabic turn wood), 
iron instrument for doing this). 
