Lexical Definition
נְעַרְיָה Nᵉʻaryâh (neh-ar-yaw') Neariah N:N-M-P
from נַעַר and יָהּ; servant of Jah
Neariah.
- § Neariah = "servant of Jehovah"
- Nearjah, the name of two Israelites
1) one of the 6 sons of Shemaiah in the line of the royal family of David of the tribe of Judah in the time after the captivity
2) son of Ishi and one of the captains of the 500 Simeonites who, in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah, drove out the Amalekites from Mount Seir
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.3.22
- son of: Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָה)
- brother of: Hattush (חַטּוּשׁ), Igal (יִגְאָל), Bariah (בָּרִיחַ) and Shaphat (שָׁפָט)
- father of: Elioenai (אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי), Hizkiah (חִזְקִיָּה) and Azrikam (עַזְרִיקָם)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
נְעַרְיָה
proper name, masculine 1. a descendant of David 1Chr 3:22; 1Chr 3:23,ᵐ5 Νωαδεια, ᵐ5L Νεαριου.
2. a Simeonite 1Chr 4:42 ᵐ5 id., ᵐ5L Νααριας (compare Sinaitic proper name נערת Cook82).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 3:22 · 3:23 · 4:42 |
Profile
Male • Son of Shemaiah • Descendant of David, son of Shemaiah.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Neariah, a descendant of King David, was the son of Shemaiah and had three sons: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.3.22;
- only referred to as Neariah נְעַרְיָה;
- son of Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָה;
- a brother of Hattush חַטּוּשׁ, Igal יִגְאָל, Bariah בָּרִיחַ and Shaphat שָׁפָט;
- father of Elioenai אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי, Hizkiah חִזְקִיָּה and Azrikam עַזְרִיקָם.
Neariah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:22-23 as a descendant of King David through the line of Solomon. He was the son of Shemaiah and is listed among the descendants of Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin), the king of Judah who was exiled to Babylon.
The genealogical record in 1 Chronicles 3 traces the royal line of David, demonstrating the continuity of the Davidic dynasty even after the Babylonian exile. Neariah's mention in this genealogy serves to establish his place within the lineage of David and to highlight the preservation of David's descendants.
According to the text, Neariah had three sons: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam. Beyond this information, no further details are provided about Neariah's life, his role within the family, or the historical context in which he lived.
The inclusion of Neariah and his sons in the genealogy may indicate that they held some importance or influence within the post-exilic Jewish community. The chronicler's decision to record their names suggests that they were recognized as part of the royal lineage and that their descendants may have played a role in the restoration of Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple.
However, given the limited information available, it is difficult to draw firm conclusions about Neariah's specific contributions or the significance of his family in the broader historical context. His presence in the genealogy primarily serves to demonstrate the enduring legacy of David's dynasty and the fulfillment of God's promise to maintain David's throne.
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