Naarah נַעֲרָה

Female Tribe of Judah(?) H5292B 1 book

Wife of Ashhur, the founder of Tekoa.

Biography

Naarah is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.4.5-6 as one of the two wives of Ashhur, the father (ie founder) of Tekoa. This reference appears in a genealogical record that traces the descendants of Judah, providing insight into the family lines within the tribe.

According to the text, Ashhur had two wives, Helah and Naarah. Naarah gave birth to Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah, indicating that she played a role in the growth and development of Ashhur's family.

The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4 lists several generations of Judahites, focusing on the descendants of various clans and families within the tribe. The mention of Naarah and her sons serves to provide a more detailed record of Ashhur's family line and their contributions to the tribe of Judah.

Apart from being listed as the wife of Ashhur and the mother of four sons, no additional information is provided about Naarah's life, character, or other roles she may have played. Her inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of family relationships and the recognition of the role women played in the growth and continuity of the tribal lineage.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 2 verses
  • 1 Chronicles 4:5

    "Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah."

  • 1 Chronicles 4:6

    "Naarah bore him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew נַעֲרָה H5292B
Encyclopedia Article

Naarah (2)

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

1Ch 7:28 (Codex Vaticanus Naarnan; Codex Alexandrinus Naaran). Eusebius, Onomasticon (s.v. "Noorath") places it 5 Roman miles from Jericho. The name has not been recovered, and no identification is certain. The position would agree with that of el-`Aujeh, about 5 miles Northeast of Jericho.

na'-a-ri (na`aray): Son of Ezbai, one of David's heroes (1Ch 11:37). In the parallel passage (2Sa 23:35), he is called "Paarai the Arbite." Th