Jorah יוֹרָה
Ancestor of exiles who returned to Jerusalem
Who is Jorah in the Bible?
Jorah, also called Hariph, was the ancestor of a Jewish family group whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile around 538 BC (Ezra 2:18; Nehemiah 7:24). Following the Persian king Cyrus's decree allowing the Jews to return to their homeland, 112 people identified as descendants of Jorah or Hariph were among those who made the journey back to Judah (Ezra 1:1-4). The variation in the name may reflect different spellings or perhaps two related family lines. Beyond their listing in the records of returning exiles, no additional details are recorded about Jorah or his descendants, though their inclusion in these restoration accounts testifies to God's faithfulness in preserving and restoring His people after exile.
Biography
Jorah, also called Hariph, was the ancestor of a group of exiles who returned to Jerusalem and Judah from Babylon (Ezr.2.18; Neh.7.24). The return likely took place around 538 BC after the Persian king Cyrus issued a decree allowing the Jews to return to their homeland (Ezr.1.1-4). In the lists of returning exiles, 112 people are identified as descendants of Jorah/Hariph. The different names may reflect variant spellings or perhaps two related family groups. Apart from being listed among the returning exiles, no other details are provided about Jorah/Hariph or his/their descendants.
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:18
"the descendants of Jorah, 112;"
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Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 7:24
"the descendants of Hariph, 112;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹרָה |
| Named | Hebrew | חָרִיף |