Lahad לָ֑הַד

Who is Lahad in the Bible?

Lahad was a son of Jahath and a descendant of the tribe of Judah, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 4:2. He appears in the lineage of Judah but is not described in any narrative passages of Scripture, making him known only through this genealogical reference. Lahad likely lived during the period of the judges or the early Israelite monarchy, though the exact dates of his life remain unknown. His inclusion in the genealogy of Judah affirms the careful record-keeping of tribal lineages in ancient Israel, preserving the family lines that would eventually lead to the royal house of David.