Izrahiah יִזְרַחְיָה
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
Offspring
- Michael MaleDavid's warriorA Manassite who joined David at Ziklag.View full profile →
- Obadiah MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Joel MaleDavid's warriorThe brother of Nathan, one of David's mighty menView full profile →
- Isshiah Tribe of IssacharSon of IzrahiahSon of Izrahiah, descendant of Issachar.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 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
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יִזְרַחְיָה |