Jorai יוֹרַי
A chief of the half-tribe of Manasseh
Who is Jorai in the Bible?
Jorai was a clan chief of the half-tribe of Manasseh listed in 1 Chronicles 5:13. He was one of seven heads of families living east of the Jordan River during the reign of King Jotham of Judah in the eighth century BC. As a clan chief, Jorai held a leadership role over his extended family group within the tribal structure of Israel. His inclusion in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles preserves the memory of the leadership structure among the eastern tribes during this period of Israel's history.
Biography
Jorai is listed as one of seven clan chiefs of the half-tribe of Manasseh in 1Ch.5.13. These chiefs are listed in the context of the genealogies and history of the tribes living east of the Jordan River, including Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh (1Ch.5.11-26). The text notes that these were the heads of families during the reign of King Jotham of Judah (1Ch.5.17), which would place them in the 8th century BC. As a clan chief, Jorai would have had a leadership role among his extended family group within the half-tribe of Manasseh.
Family
Siblings
- Michael MaleDavid's warriorA Manassite who joined David at Ziklag.View full profile →
- Meshullam Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of David.View full profile →
- Sheba Tribe of GadSon of AbihailGadite leader during the reign of JothamView full profile →
- Jacan Tribe of GadSon of AbihailGadite leader during the reign of Jotham.View full profile →
- Zia Tribe of GadSon of AbihailGadite clan leader during the reign of JothamView full profile →
- Eber Tribe of GadSon of AbihailA Gadite chief during the reign of JothamView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:13
"Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹרַי |