Overview
Sheariah was a son of Azel, a descendant of King Saul through the tribe of Benjamin. He appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles as part of the extended family line of Israel's first king. These genealogies preserve the tribal and familial connections of ancient Israel.
Key Scriptures
"Azel had six sons: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel." (1 Chronicles 8:38, ESV)
"And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan; these were the sons of Azel." (1 Chronicles 9:44, ESV)
Application
The biblical genealogies remind us that God's purposes continue through generations and that every person has a place in His providential plan for history.
Scripture References
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Full Topical Reference List
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