Aher אַחֵר
Son of Shemer, from the tribe of Asher
Who is Aher in the Bible?
Aher was a son of Shemer and a descendant of the tribe of Asher, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:12. He is traced through his father Shemer to Beriah, a son of Asher, establishing his place in the lineage of this Israelite tribe. Beyond his appearance in this genealogy, no other details about his life, accomplishments, or role in Israel are recorded in Scripture. His inclusion in the tribal genealogy reflects the biblical practice of preserving family records to document the descendants of Jacob's sons and maintain the tribal identity of Israel.
Biography
Aher is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher. He was the son of Shemer, who was a descendant of Asher through Beriah. No further details about Aher's life or role are provided in the biblical text. (1Ch.7.12).
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:12
"The Shuppites and Huppites were descendants of Ir, and the Hushites were descendants of Aher."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אַחֵר |