hushim Summary and Overview

(who makes haste). 1. In #Ge 46:23| "the children of Dan" are said to have been Hushim. The name is plural, as if of a tribe rather than an individual. In #Nu 26:42| the name is changed to Shuham. 2. A Benjamite, #1Ch 7:12| and here again apparently the plural nature of the name is recognized, and Hushim are stated to be "the sons of Aher." 3. One of the two wives of Shaharaim. #1Ch 8:8| (B.C. 1450.)

HU'SHIM (haste). 1. The son of Dan, Gen 46:23; called Shuham, Num 26:42. 2. A Benjamite, 1 Chr 7:12. 3. The wife of a Benjamite, 1 Chr 8:8, 1 Chr 8:11.

1. "Children of Dan" (Genesis 46:23); a clan, for the word is plural. In Numbers 26:42 SHUHAM. 2. 1 Chronicles 7:12. 3. 1 Chronicles 8:8; 1 Chronicles 8:11.