Lexical Definition
גֵּרָא Gêrâʼ (gay-raw') Gera N:N-M-P
perhaps from גֵּרָה; a grain
Gera.
- § Gera = "a grain"
- Gera, the name of six Israelites
1) a son of Benjamin
2) a son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin
3) any member of the Gera family of the Benjamite tribe
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְגֵרָ֖א | and Gera | 1Chr.8.7 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.7
- son of: Ehud (אֵהוּד)
- brother of: Naaman (נַעֲמָן), Ahijah (אֲחִיָּה), Uzza (עֻזָּא) and Ahihud (אֲחִיחֻד); also called Heglam (KJV: "removed"; NIV: "deported") at 1Ch.8.7
- Also named: ga.lah (הֶגְלָם "Heglam" גָּלָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
גֵּרָא proper name, masculine (Phoenician גרא) son of Benjamin Gen 46:21 (lacking Num 26:38-40); son of Bela`, & grandson of Benjamin, according to 1Chr 8:3; 1Chr 8:5 compare v1Chr 8:7 designation of a Benjamite family or clan; hence Ehud called בֶּןגֵּֿרָא Judg 3:15, & so Shimei, 2Sam 16:5; 2Sam 19:17*; 2Sam 19:19*; 1Kgs 2:8.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 46:21 |
| Judges | 3:15 |
| 2 Samuel | 16:5 · 19:17* · 19:19* |
| 1 Kings | 2:8 |
| 1 Chronicles | 8:3 · 8:5 · 8:7 |
Profile
Male • Son of Ehud • Son of Ehud, a Benjamite.
Man living before Israel's Monarchy
Gera (or Heglam) was a son of Ehud, a Benjamite, and was among those who were carried into exile.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.7;
- referred to as Gera גֵּרָא, or Heglam (KJV= "removed," NIV= "deported") גָּלָה;
- son of Ehud אֵהוּד;
- a brother of Naaman נַעֲמָן, Ahijah אֲחִיָּה, Uzza עֻזָּא and Ahihud אֲחִיחֻד.
Gera (or Heglam) is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:7 as one of the sons of Ehud, a Benjamite. The name "Gera" is mentioned twice in this verse, which has led some scholars to suggest that "Heglam" may be an alternative name for Gera or a scribal error. The context of this passage is the genealogy of Benjamin, with a focus on the descendants of Ehud. The verse states that Ehud's sons, including Gera (or Heglam), were among those who were carried into exile, likely referring to the Babylonian captivity in the 6th century BC. This detail suggests that Gera (or Heglam) lived during the time of the divided monarchy and witnessed the fall of the southern kingdom of Judah.
All entries for Gera or Heglam: גֵּרָא ☩ גָּלָה