Bible Dictionary
Sharai
Sharai was one of the sons of Bani who had married a foreign wife and was required to address the matter during Ezra’s reforms.
Definition
Sharai, meaning “releaser,” was one of the sons of Bani.
Biblical Usage
Sharai is listed among the sons of Bani who had married foreign wives during Ezra’s reforms.
Historical Background
He is associated with the period of Ezra, dated in the supplied material to about 457 B.C.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(releaser), one of the sons of Bani. (Ezra 10:40) (B.C. 457.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sha-ra'-i, sha'-ri (sharay): One of the sons of Bani who had married foreign wives (Ezr 10:40).</p>