Jehu יֵהוּא
Son of Obed, a descendant of Judah.
Who is Jehu in the Bible?
Jehu was a son of Obed and a descendant of Judah, appearing in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2:38. He traced his lineage through Hezron and Perez, both significant figures in the line of Judah. While Jehu himself is not extensively developed as a character in biblical narrative, his inclusion in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles establishes his place within the ancestral line that connects the patriarchs to later generations of Judah's descendants. This genealogical record serves to document the continuity and legitimacy of Judah's tribal heritage.
Biography
Jehu, the son of Obed, is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles. He was a descendant of Hezron, one of the sons of Perez, who was a son of Judah.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:38
"Obed was the father of Jehu, Jehu was the father of Azariah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יֵהוּא |