Naarah נַעֲרָה
Wife of Ashhur, the founder of Tekoa.
Who is Naarah in the Bible?
Naarah was one of the two wives of Ashhur, the founder of Tekoa, mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:5-6). She bore four sons to Ashhur: Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. While the biblical account provides minimal detail about Naarah herself, her inclusion in the genealogy of Judah demonstrates her significance in establishing an important family line within the tribe. Her sons' names appear in the historical record as part of the broader lineage that traced the descendants and settlements of Judah during the period of ancient Israel.
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
Offspring
- Ahuzzam Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Ashhur and Naarah, a JudahiteView full profile →
- Hepher MaleDavid's warriorA Mecherathite, one of David's mighty warriors.View full profile →
- Temeni Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Ashhur (or 'Ashur') from the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- Haahashtari Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurA descendant of Judah through Hezron.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 4:5
"Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah."
- 1 Chronicles 4:6
"Naarah bore to him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the descendants of Naarah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | נַעֲרָה |
Naarah (2)
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