Heresh חֶ֫רֶשׁ
A Levite who lived in Jerusalem.
Who is Heresh in the Bible?
Heresh was a Levite who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 9:15. He is mentioned among a list of Levites who resettled in the city during the period of restoration under Nehemiah's leadership. As a Levite, Heresh would have assisted the priests in temple service and helped maintain the temple's operations, though his specific duties are not detailed in Scripture. His inclusion in this genealogical record demonstrates the importance of documenting the Levites who returned to Jerusalem and resumed their roles in the restored community of faith.
Biography
Heresh is mentioned in the list of Levites who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is identified as one of the Levites who settled in the city during the time of Nehemiah (1Ch.9.15). The Levites were responsible for assisting the priests in the temple service and had various duties related to the maintenance and operation of the temple. Heresh's presence in Jerusalem suggests that he was involved in these responsibilities, although his specific role is not mentioned. No further details about Heresh's life or activities are provided in the Bible. (1Ch.9.15).
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:15
"Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֶ֫רֶשׁ |
Heresh
esis, from verb haireo, "to choose"): The word has acquired an ecclesiastical meaning that has passed into common usage, containing elements not found in the term in the New Testament, except