Jarha יַרְחָע
Egyptian servant who married Sheshan's daughter
Who is Jarha in the Bible?
Jarha was an Egyptian servant mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:34-35 who married the daughter of Sheshan, a descendant of Judah. Since Sheshan had no sons, he gave one of his daughters in marriage to Jarha to ensure the continuation of his family line. This union between an Israelite woman and an Egyptian servant was unusual for the time, as it crossed both ethnic and social boundaries. Their marriage produced a son named Attai, who is listed in the genealogy of Judah, demonstrating that God's purposes could work through unexpected relationships and that social status did not determine one's place in Israel's ancestral line.
Biography
Jarha is mentioned in 1Ch.2.34-35 as an Egyptian servant who married the daughter of Sheshan, a descendant of Judah. Sheshan had no sons, only daughters, so he gave one of his daughters in marriage to his servant Jarha. This marriage between an Israelite woman and an Egyptian servant was unusual, as it deviated from the typical practice of marrying within one's tribe or nation. The text does not provide any further details about Jarha's life or his relationship with Sheshan's daughter. However, their marriage resulted in the continuation of Sheshan's lineage, as Jarha's son Attai is listed among the descendants of Judah. This inclusion of Jarha in the genealogy of Judah demonstrates that God's plan can work through unexpected means and that one's background does not limit their potential to be part of God's people.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 2:34
"Sheshan had no sons, but only daughters. He also had an Egyptian servant named Jarha."
- 1 Chronicles 2:35
"Sheshan gave his daughter in marriage to his servant Jarha, and she bore to him Attai."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יַרְחָע |