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H2797 · Hebrew · Old Testament
חַרְשָׁא
Charsha
Proper Noun
craftsman / artificer

Definition

Charsha (H2797) is a family name among the temple servants (Nethinim) who returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. The name derives from charash (craftsman, artisan, also 'to be silent'). These were skilled workers dedicated to temple service.

Usage & Theological Significance

The descendants of Charsha represent the faithful who maintained their identity through exile and returned to rebuild. The Nethinim — temple servants — were often of non-Israelite origin, incorporated into Israel's worship structure. Their return alongside the priests and Levites demonstrates that God's house requires every kind of skilled servant. The 'craftsman' name also carries spiritual weight: Bezalel and Oholiab, the original temple craftsmen, were filled with God's Spirit for their work (Ex 31:3). Every skill in service of God's house is sacred.

Key Bible Verses

Ezra 2:52 The sons of Barkos, the sons of Sisera, the sons of Temah, the sons of Neziah, the sons of Harsha.
Nehemiah 7:54 The sons of Bazluth, the sons of Mehida, the sons of Harsha.
Exodus 31:3 I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship.
1 Chronicles 4:14 Joab was the father of Ge-harashim, so-called because they were craftsmen.
Nehemiah 11:35 Lod and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.

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