Izrahiah יִזְרַחְיָה

Male Tribe of Issachar H3156G 1 book

Son of Uzzi, an Issacharite

Who is Izrahiah in the Bible?

Izrahiah was a son of Uzzi and a descendant of the tribe of Issachar, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:3. He served as a clan head within Issachar, holding a leadership position among his people. Izrahiah was the father of five sons, Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and two named Isshiah, who are described as brave warriors and chiefs in their own right. The prominence given to Izrahiah's family in the genealogical records of Issachar indicates that his household wielded considerable influence and military strength within the tribe during the biblical period.

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. All five of them were chiefs."

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew יִזְרַחְיָה
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