Izrahiah יִזְרַחְיָה

Male Tribe of Issachar H3156G 1 book

Son of Uzzi, an Issacharite

Biography

Izrahiah is mentioned in 1Ch.7.3 as a son of Uzzi, who was a descendant of Issachar. He is listed among the clan heads of Issachar, indicating that he held a leadership position within the tribe. The biblical text notes that Izrahiah had five sons: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, Isshiah, and Isshiah. These sons were described as brave warriors and chiefs, suggesting that Izrahiah's family held significant influence within the tribe of Issachar.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 7:3

    "The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah, five; all of them chief men."

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew יִזְרַחְיָה H3156G
Encyclopedia Article

Izrahiah

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

ification of the people, on the occasion of Nehemiah's reformation; here rendered "Jezrahiah" (Ne 12:42).

iz'-ra-hit (yizrach, "rising, shining"): Shamhuth, the captain of the 5th monthly course (1Ch 27:8), is called an "Izrahite." The name may be derived from the town or family of Iz