Lexical Summary Shoham: Shoham Original Word: שֹׁהַם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shoham The same as shoham; Shoham, an Israelite -- Shoham. see HEBREW shoham NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as shoham Definition a Levite NASB Translation Shoham (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. שֹׁ֫הַם proper name, masculine Levite; — ׳שׁ 1 Chronicles 24:27; Ις(ς)οαμ, Ιεσσαμ. שָׁו Job 15:31 Kt, see שָׁוְא. below Topical Lexicon Name Significance Shoham shares the same Hebrew consonants as the word for “onyx,” suggesting beauty, value, and durability—qualities appropriate for one set apart for holy service among the Levites (cf. Exodus 28:9-12). Biblical Occurrence 1 Chronicles 24:27 — “The sons of Merari from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.” Genealogical Context Shoham descends from Merari, the youngest son of Levi (Genesis 46:11). The Merarites originally transported and cared for the tabernacle’s framework (Numbers 4:29-33). In David’s day they were organized into courses for temple duty (1 Chronicles 24:26-30), ensuring that every Levitical family—including Shoham’s—retained an appointed share in worship. Role in Davidic Reformation of Worship David’s reform shifted Levitical labor from nomadic transport to structured liturgy. Shoham, named in the roster, therefore: Theological and Ministerial Implications 1. Faithfulness in obscurity—Scripture preserves Shoham’s name though no deeds are recorded, affirming that unseen service is honored by God. Onyx Imagery in Scripture Because Shoham sounds identical to “onyx,” the name evokes the gemstones engraved with Israel’s tribes on the high priest’s ephod (Exodus 28:9-12), the riches of Eden (Genesis 2:12), and the foundations of New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:20). Thus Shoham’s very identity mirrors the biblical theme of precious remembrance before God. Practical Reflections • Every believer, like Shoham, holds a God-appointed place in worship, whether noticed or hidden. Forms and Transliterations וְשֹׁ֥הַם ושהם veShohamLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 24:27 HEB: לְיַֽעֲזִיָּ֣הֽוּ בְנ֔וֹ וְשֹׁ֥הַם וְזַכּ֖וּר וְעִבְרִֽי׃ NAS: [were] Beno, Shoham, Zaccur KJV: Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, INT: Jaaziah the sons Shoham Zaccur and Ibri 1 Occurrence |