Reference: Hushim

1. "Children of Dan" (Ge 46:23); a clan, for the word is plural. In Nu 26:42 SHUHAM.

2. 1Ch 7:12.

3. 1Ch 8:8,11.

1. The eponym of a Danite family (Ge 46:23); called in Nu 26:42 Samhuham. In 1Ch 7:12 Hushim seems to be a Benjamite, but it is possible that for 'sons of Aher' we should read 'sons of another,' i.e. Da 2. The wife of Shaharaim the Benjamite (1Ch 8:8,11).

Hu'shim

1. Sons of Dan (as if a tribe was alluded to). Ge 46:23. Perhaps the same as SHUHAM in Nu 26:42.

2. Sons of Aher a Benjamite (as if a tribe was alluded to). 1Ch 7:12.

3. One of the wives of Shaharaim, 1Ch 8:8,11.

Hu'shim

(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.)