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Charme

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What is the meaning of Charme in the Bible?

Charme is a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew charim, designating a priestly family among those who returned from the Babylonian Exile.

SIGNIFICANCE

Identifying the Charme family clarifies the structure of the restored priesthood and demonstrates the preservation of ancestral lines within the post-exilic community.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Charme reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Charme in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Charme clarify?

Source Attribution

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.

How to Cite This Entry

"Charme." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/charme/
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