Overview
Shamsherai appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 8 as a descendant of Benjamin and member of a prominent family in Jerusalem. He is identified as one of the sons of Jeroham, a leader among the Benjamite families. These genealogies were significant for establishing rightful inheritance and tribal identity following the Babylonian exile.
Key Scriptures
"The sons of Jeroham: Jahmai, Zizha, Elienai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Jeroham" (1 Chronicles 8:26, NASB). The broader context shows these families settled in Jerusalem as recorded in 1 Chronicles 9:3: "Now the first to dwell again in their possessions in their cities were Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the temple servants" (ESV).
Application
While Shamsherai is mentioned only briefly, his inclusion in Scripture reminds us that God preserves a faithful remnant and values the establishment of families and communities rooted in His covenant purposes.