Iru עִירוּ
Son of Caleb, brother of Elah and Naam.
Who is Iru in the Bible?
Iru was a son of Caleb, the faithful Israelite spy and leader from the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:15). He is listed among Caleb's sons alongside his brothers Elah and Naam in the genealogical records of Judah. Beyond this brief mention in the tribal genealogies, no further details about Iru's personal life or accomplishments are provided in Scripture. As a descendant of Caleb and member of the tribe of Judah, Iru would have lived during Israel's settlement period in Canaan, though his specific role in biblical history remains unrecorded.
Biography
Iru is mentioned in 1Ch.4.15 as one of the sons of Caleb, son of Jephunneh. He is listed along with his brothers Elah and Naam. The passage is part of a genealogy tracing the descendants of Judah. No other details are provided about Iru's life or family. As a son of Caleb, he was from the tribe of Judah and lived during the period of Israel's settlement in Canaan.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:15
"The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עִירוּ |