Lecah לֵכָה
Son of Er, a Judahite
Who is Lecah in the Bible?
Lecah was a son of Er and a descendant of Judah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:21. He appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah, specifically within the lineage of Shelah. Beyond his place in this genealogy, the Bible provides no additional details about his life, character, or accomplishments. His significance lies primarily in the genealogical record itself, which established the family lines and tribal inheritance of the people of Judah during the patriarchal period and the early settlement of the Israelites in Canaan.
Biography
Lecah was a son of Er and a descendant of Judah (1Ch.4.21). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, specifically in the line of Shelah. No additional information is provided about Lecah in the Bible. He likely lived during the period of the patriarchs or the early settlement of the tribes in Canaan.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:21
"The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah and the clans of the linen workers at Beth-ashbea,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | לֵכָה |