Bible Dictionary
Izrahite
Izrahite was the designation of Shamhuth, one of David’s officers and captain of the fifth monthly course. The name probably means a descendant of Zerah of Judah.
Definition
An Izrahite was the designation of Shamhuth, one of David’s officers and captain of the fifth monthly course.
Biblical Usage
Shamhuth is called an Izrahite in the list of David’s officers.
Historical Background
The designation probably means “Zerahite,” a descendant of Zerah of Judah, though it may derive from a town or family called Izrah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The designation of one of David’s officers (1 Chr. 27:8).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(descendant of Zerah), The, the designation of Shamhuth (1 Chronicles 27:8) Its real force probably Zerahite, that is, from the great Judaic family of Zerah.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>iz'-ra-hit (yizrach, "rising, shining"): Shamhuth, the captain of the 5th monthly course (1Ch 27:8), is called an "Izrahite." The name may be derived from the town or family of Izrah, but more likely is a corruption of the word "Zerahite," descendant of Zerah of Judah.</p>