Original Word: שַׁוְשָׁא
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Shavsha'
Pronunciation: SHAV-shah
Phonetic Spelling: (shav-shaw')
Definition: Shavsha
Meaning: Shavsha is a proper noun referring to a person, specifically a scribe or secretary in the court of King David.

Word Origin: Of foreign origin

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Shavsha, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and context of King David's administration.

Usage: The name Shavsha appears in the context of the administrative officials serving under King David. It is mentioned in the historical records of David's reign.

Context: Shavsha is identified as a scribe or secretary in the court of King David, as recorded in the Old Testament. The role of a scribe during this period was significant, involving the recording and management of official documents and correspondence. Shavsha is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 18:16, where he is listed among the key officials in David's administration. The parallel account in 2 Samuel 8:17 refers to the same individual as Seraiah, suggesting a possible variation in the name or a different tradition in the text. The position of a scribe was crucial for maintaining the administrative and governmental functions of the kingdom, highlighting Shavsha's importance in the royal court.

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
an Isr., perhaps the same as NH8304
NASB Translation
Shavsha (1).

Shavsha

From suws; joyful; Shavsha, an Israelite -- Shavsha.

see HEBREW suws

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