Bible Dictionary

Sharar

People & Groups • Old Testament

Sharar was the father of Ahiam the Hararite, one of David’s warriors. He is called Sacar in the parallel passage in Chronicles.

Definition

Sharar, meaning “strong,” was the father of Ahiam the Hararite.

Sharar is mentioned in the account of David’s warriors. In the parallel passage in Chronicles, his name appears as Sacar.

The supplied material dates the reference to about 1040 B.C.

2 Samuel 23:33 1 Chronicles 11:35

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(strong), the father of Ahiam the Hararite. (2 Samuel 23:33) In (1 Chronicles 11:35) he is called Sacar. (B.C. 1040.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>sha'-rar.</p><p>See SACAR.</p>