Lexical Definition
יַעֲרֶשְׁיָה Yaʻăreshyâh (yah-ar-esh-yaw') Jaareshiah N:N-M-P
from an unused root of uncertain signification and יָהּ
Jaresiah.
- § Jaresiah = "whom Jehovah nourishes"
- Jaareshjah, an Israelite
1) a Benjamite, one of the descendants of Jehoram
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיַעֲרֶשְׁיָ֧ה | and Jaareshiah | 1Chr.8.27 |
| Ιερσία | Jaresiah | LXX.1Chr.8.27 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.27
- son of: Jeroham (יְרֹחָם)
- brother of: Shamsherai (שַׁמְשְׁרַי), Shehariah (שְׁחַרְיָה), Athaliah (עֲתַלְיָה), Elijah (אֵלִיָּה) and Zichri (זִכְרִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יַעֲרֶשְׁיָה proper name, masculine Benjamite 1Chr 8:27, Ιασαραια, A Ιαρασια, ᵐ5L Ιερσια.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:27 |
Profile
Male • Son of Jeroham • Descendant of Benjamin through Jeroham.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jaareshiah was a descendant of Benjamin through Jeroham (1Ch.8.27).
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.27;
- only referred to as Jaareshiah יַעֲרֶשְׁיָה;
- son of Jeroham יְרֹחָם;
- a brother of Shamsherai שַׁמְשְׁרַי, Shehariah שְׁחַרְיָה, Athaliah עֲתַלְיָה, Elijah אֵלִיָּה and Zichri זִכְרִי.
Jaareshiah is mentioned briefly in a genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 8:27. He is listed as one of the sons of Jeroham, who was a descendant of Benjamin.
The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of several prominent Benjamite families, particularly those who lived in Jerusalem. Jaareshiah's mention helps to establish the family connections and the continuity of the Benjamite lineage.
No other details are provided about Jaareshiah's life, occupation, or role within the clan. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to demonstrate the importance of family records and the preservation of tribal heritage among the Israelites.
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