Jeuz יְעוּץ

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A descendant of Shaharaim from the tribe of Benjamin

Who is Jeuz in the Bible?

Jeuz was a son of Shaharaim, a member of the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:10. He was born to Shaharaim in the country of Moab after his father had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara. Though Jeuz appears only briefly in the genealogical records of Benjamin, his inclusion in the tribal lineage preserves the family history of the Benjamites during a period when some of Israel's people were dwelling in Moab.

Biography

Jeuz is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.8.10 as one of the sons of Shaharaim, a Benjamite. The text states that Shaharaim had children in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara. Jeuz is listed among the children born to Shaharaim in Moab.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 8:10

    "Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of families."

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew יְעוּץ
Encyclopedia Article

Jeuz

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

; Ioudaioi; feminine adjective yehudhith; Ioudaikos): "Jew" denotes originally an inhabitant of Judah (2Ki 16:6 appli