Jeriah יְרִיָּהוּ
A Levite, the firstborn son of Hebron.
Who is Jeriah in the Bible?
Jeriah was a Levite and the firstborn son of Hebron, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 23:19 and 1 Chronicles 24:23. As a descendant of Kohath, one of the three main branches of the Levites, Jeriah became the founder of the Hebronite family line. His descendants, the Hebronites, served important roles in the tabernacle during King David's reign, handling various duties related to worship and maintenance. The inclusion of Jeriah in the Levitical genealogies underscores the significance of priestly families and their essential contributions to Israel's religious life and worship practices.
Biography
Jeriah is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites in 1 Chronicles. He was the firstborn son of Hebron, who was a descendant of Kohath, one of the three main branches of the Levites. Jeriah's descendants, known as the Hebronites, were among the Levites who served in the tabernacle during the reign of King David. They were responsible for various duties related to the worship and maintenance of the tabernacle. The mention of Jeriah in the genealogies highlights the importance of the Levitical families and their roles in the religious life of ancient Israel.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 23:19
"The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth."
- 1 Chronicles 24:23
"From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְרִיָּהוּ |