Harim
Priestly Lineage After the Exile
Harim is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, mainly associated with a priestly lineage and a family group that returned from exile in Babylon. Harim is mentioned in connection with temple service under David and in lists of those who returned with Zerubbabel and Ezra. Members of Harim's lineage were among those who had to send away their foreign wives after Ezra's reforms.
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Harim's Priestly Division under David
Harim was assigned the third lot among the 24 priestly divisions that David organized for service in the temple.
Harim's Descendants Return from Babylon
Members of Harim's lineage were among those who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel, totaling 1,017 people.
Harim's Descendants in Nehemiah's List
Harim's lineage is also listed in Nehemiah's record of those who returned to Jerusalem, with 320 people from the non-priestly branch.
Foreign Wives Sent Away
Several of Harim's descendants, both priests and laypeople, were among those who had married foreign women and had to send them away during Ezra's reforms.
Harim Sealed the Covenant with Nehemiah
Harim was among the leaders and priests who put their seal on the covenant to follow God's law under Nehemiah's leadership.
Harim's Descendants Repair Jerusalem's Wall
Malchijah, son of Harim, took part in rebuilding Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership.