Lexical Summary Roeh: Seer Original Word: רֹאֵה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Haroeh including the article For ro'eh; prophet; Roeh, an Israelite -- Haroeh (including the article). see HEBREW ro'eh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom roeh Definition a man of Judah NASB Translation Haroeh (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs III. רֹאֶה proper name, masculine 1 Chronicles 2:52, see רְאָיָה below Topical Lexicon Overview רֹאֵה conveys the idea of a God-appointed “seer,” one who perceives what the Lord reveals and announces it faithfully. While most occurrences of this concept are catalogued under another lexical form, the spelling preserved in 1 Chronicles 2:52 appears in a genealogical setting, reminding readers that prophetic vision was not an abstract office but a lived reality among Israel’s families and clans. Biblical Occurrence 1 Chronicles 2:52: “Shobal the father of Kiriath Jearim had sons: Haroeh, half of the Manahathites.” Historical Context 1 Chronicles records the lineages of Judah after the exile to reaffirm Israel’s covenant identity. Shobal’s descendants settled around Kiriath Jearim, a town later associated with the ark of the covenant (1 Samuel 7:1–2). By noting “Haroeh” (“the seer”), the Chronicler signals that prophetic insight was embedded in Judah’s heritage long before the monarchy, linking the clan to a tradition of spiritual perception that safeguarded covenant faithfulness. Link to the Prophetic Office • The title “seer” (רֹאֶה / רֹאֵה) precedes the more common “prophet” (נָבִיא). 1 Samuel 9:9 recalls, “formerly in Israel, if a man went to inquire of God, he would say, ‘Come, let us go to the seer.’” Genealogical Significance Placing a “seer” within Judah’s genealogies affirms that spiritual gifting and lineage can coexist. Families were expected to nurture and honor prophetic voices among them. Thus, Haroeh’s inclusion underscores Israel’s corporate responsibility to heed divine revelation through recognized servants of the Lord. Theological Themes 1. Divine Initiative: God raises seers within ordinary family lines, underscoring that revelation is by grace, not human achievement. Implications for Ministry • Discernment: Congregations must cultivate environments where God’s word is clearly “seen” and proclaimed without compromise. Related Terms and Passages • רֹאֶה (1 Samuel 9:11, 19) – Samuel as “seer.” These parallels illuminate how varied titles (“seer,” “prophet,” “visionary”) converge in one unified ministry: conveying God’s authoritative word. Redemptive Focus The Chronicler’s subtle mention of a “seer” within Judah anticipates the ultimate Seer, Jesus Christ, in whom perfect vision and perfect revelation meet (John 1:18; Hebrews 1:1–2). Thus, רֹאֵה in 1 Chronicles 2:52 quietly points forward to the complete unveiling of God’s heart in His Son, encouraging believers to seek and obey the One who sees all. Forms and Transliterations הָרֹאֶ֖ה הראהLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:52 HEB: קִרְיַ֣ת יְעָרִ֑ים הָרֹאֶ֖ה חֲצִ֥י הַמְּנֻחֽוֹת׃ NAS: sons: Haroeh, half KJV: had sons; Haroeh, [and] half INT: the father of Kiriath-jearim Haroeh half of the Manahethites 1 Occurrence |
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