Sachar Summary
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Sachar was a son of Obed-edom and a Levitical gatekeeper during the reign of King David.
fourth-born son of Obed-edom (1CH 26:4)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Levi › Merari › Mushi › Mahli › Shamer › Bani › Amzi › Hilkiah › Amaziah › Hashabiah › Malluch › Abdi › Kishi › Jeduthun › Shimei › Sacar
Names
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Sacar
wares; a price
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Sacar
· Also called · H7940 none · 1CH 26:4 reward [given by G-d], [poss.] hired hand
- en Sakar · Also called
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שָׂכָר
sakhar · H7940 · 1CH 26:4 reward [given by G-d], [poss.] hired hand
- he שָׂכָר · H7940G
- el Σωχαρ Sōxar · none · 1CH 26:4
- bg Сахар
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1448 BC – 1185 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Levi · 1748 BC Ancestor |
15 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1448 BC – 1073 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
16 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1515 BC – 1115 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
17 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1555 BC – 1130 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
17 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1536 BC – 1111 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
18 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1635 BC – 1185 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
18 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1625 BC – 1175 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
19 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1650 BC – AD 346 |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
20 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1656 BC – AD 445 |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
20 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1556 BC – AD 545 |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
21 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1661 BC – AD 545 |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
22 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1668 BC – AD 643 |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
23 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1673 BC – AD 743 |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1682 BC – AD 839 |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1687 BC – AD 939 |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1672 BC – AD 1164 |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
28 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1747 BC – AD 1194 |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
29 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2223 BC – AD 823 |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
30 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2380 BC – AD 771 |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
31 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2542 BC – AD 714 |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
32 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2582 BC – AD 779 |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
33 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2719 BC – AD 747 |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
34 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2759 BC – AD 812 |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
35 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2804 BC – AD 872 |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
35 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3129 BC – AD 547 |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
36 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2869 BC – AD 912 |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
36 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3104 BC – AD 677 |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
36 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3105 BC – AD 676 |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
37 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2949 BC – AD 937 |
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Sachar Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Sachar is mentioned in 1Ch 26:4 as one of the sons of Obed-edom, a Levite who served as a gatekeeper in the tabernacle during the reign of King David. Obed-edom was entrusted with the care of the Ark of the Covenant for three months after the incident involving Uzzah (2Sa 6:10-11; 1Ch 13:13-14). As a result of God's blessing upon Obed-edom's household during this time, David appointed him and his sons as gatekeepers in the tabernacle (1Ch.15.18, 24). Sachar is listed among Obed-edom's eight sons, who are described as "able men with strength for the service" (1Ch 26:8). The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the tabernacle, maintaining order, and ensuring that only authorized individuals entered the sacred spaces (1Ch 9:22-27). The mention of Sachar and his brothers highlights the importance of the Levites' role in the worship and service of the Lord, as well as the faithfulness of Obed-edom's family in carrying out their assigned duties.
Sachar 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A son of Obed-edom the Gittite, and a temple porter (1 Chr. 26:4).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Sacar_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Sachar@1Ch.26.4) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, sacar_2453)