Dara דָּרַע
Son of Zerah, grandson of Judah
Biography
Dara is mentioned in 1Ch.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 (Gen.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 (Gen.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.
Family
Siblings
- Zabdi MaleOverseer of King David's wine cellarsView full profile →
- Ethan Tribe of JudahSon of ZerahSon of Zerah; grandson of Judah.View full profile →
- Heman Tribe of JudahSon of ZerahGrandson of Judah through Zerah.View full profile →
- Calcol Tribe of JudahSon of ZerahSon of Zerah, grandson of JudahView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:6
"The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara; five of them in all."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | דָּרַע | H1873 |
Dara
4:31). He was either a son of Mahol (ibid.) or a son of Zerah, son of Judah (<ref osisRef="B