Haahashtari אֲחַשְׁתָּרִי

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A descendant of Judah through Hezron.

Who is Haahashtari in the Bible?

Haahashtari was a descendant of Judah through the line of Hezron, mentioned only once in 1 Chronicles 4:6 as one of the sons of Naarah and Ashhur. Beyond his name appearing in this genealogical record, no other details about his life, accomplishments, or descendants are provided in Scripture. His significance lies primarily in his place within the tribal genealogy of Judah, contributing to the documented family lineage that established the heritage of the people of Israel during the post-exilic period when these genealogies were compiled.

Biography

Haahashtari is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.4.6 as one of the sons of Naarah, who was one of the wives of Ashhur, a descendant of Judah through Hezron. The name Haahashtari appears only once in the Bible, and no other information is provided about him or his descendants.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 4:6

    "Naarah bore to him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the descendants of Naarah."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script
Named Hebrew אֲחַשְׁתָּרִי
Encyclopedia Article

Haahashtari

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

epted, it means the Ashurites, and is a description of the preceding names.

ha-ba'-ya, (cha-bhayah, chobhayah): A post-exilic priestly family which was unable to establish its pedigree. "Habaiah" is the form in Ezr 2:61; in the parallel passage (<