Lexicon
חֻשִׁים
chu.shim
H2366B
N:N-M-P Hebrew

Hushim

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Hebrew
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chu.shim is used as a proper name in genealogical statements, identifying Dan's son and those called sons of Aher.

The supplied verses use chu.shim as a proper name in genealogical identifications: it names Dan's son in Genesis 46:23 and those called sons of Aher in 1 Chronicles 7:12.

Senses in use

  1. Proper name in genealogical identification · dominant

    Both occurrences are tagged Noun · Proper and occur in statements of descent. In Genesis 46:23 the APB renders, "The son of Dan was Hushim," while in 1 Chronicles 7:12 it renders, "Hushim were sons of Aher."

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the form as "Hushim" in both genealogical clauses, once as Dan's son and once as sons of Aher. It confirms the name's placement in each clause rather than resolving any further distinction.

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