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Hodesh

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Hodesh, meaning “new moon,” was a wife of Shaharaim, a Benjamite mentioned in the genealogies.

Definition

Hodesh, meaning “new moon,” was one of the wives of Shaharaim, a Benjamite. She is named in the genealogical record of Benjamin.

Biblical Usage

Hodesh appears only as a wife of Shaharaim in the genealogy recorded in 1 Chronicles 8:9.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(new moon), a woman named in the genealogies of Benjamin, (1 Chronicles 8:9) as the wife of Shaharaim.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ho'-desh (chodhesh, "new moon"): One of the wives of Shaharaim, a Benjamite (1Ch 8:9).</p>
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