Ara אֲרָא
Son of Jether, descendant of Asher
Who is Ara in the Bible?
Ara was a descendant of the tribe of Asher, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:38 as the son of Jether. He appears in the genealogical records that trace the family lines and clans within the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Beyond his listing in this genealogy, no additional details about Ara's life or significance are provided in Scripture. His mention serves primarily to document the ancestral lineage of the tribe of Asher during the biblical period.
Biography
Ara is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher, found in 1 Chronicles 7. He is listed as one of the sons of Jether, who was a descendant of Asher through his son Beriah. The genealogy provides a record of the families and clans within the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Apart from this mention in the genealogical list, no further information is given about Ara in the biblical text.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:38
"The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲרָא |