Lexical Definition
דָּרַע Dâraʻ (daw-rah') Dara N:N-M-P
probably a contraction from דַּרְדַּע
Dara.
- § Dara = "the arm"
- Dara, an Israelite
1) a son of Zerah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וָדָ֖רַע | and Dara | 1Chr.2.6 |
| Δαραδέ | Dara | LXX.1Chr.2.6 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.6
- son of: Zerah (זֶרַח)
- brother of: Zabdi (זַבְדִּי), Ethan (אֵיתָן), Heman (הֵימָן) and Calcol (כַּלְכֹּל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
דָּ֫רַע 1Chr 2:6 see דרדע.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 2:6 |
Profile
Male • Son of Zerah • Son of Zerah, grandson of Judah
Man living before Israel's Monarchy
Dara was a son of Zerah and grandson of Judah. (1Ch.2.6)
- A man from the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.6;
- only referred to as Dara דָּרַע;
- son of Zerah זֶרַח;
- a brother of Zabdi זַבְדִּי, Ethan אֵיתָן, Heman הֵימָן and Calcol כַּלְכֹּל.
Dara is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:6 as one of the five sons of Zerah, along with Zimri, Ethan, Heman, and Calcol. Zerah was one of the twin sons of Judah, born to Tamar (Genesis 38:30).
As a grandson of Judah, Dara was part of the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Judah played a significant role in Israel's history, as it was prophesied that the Messiah would come from this tribe (Genesis 49:10).
Apart from being listed in the genealogy of Judah, no other details about Dara's life or role are provided in the Bible. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles trace the lineage of the tribes of Israel, demonstrating the importance of family heritage and the fulfillment of God's promises through the generations.
All entries for Dara: דָּרַע