Omri עׇמְרִי
Descendant of Judah in Jerusalem
Who is Omri in the Bible?
Omri was a descendant of Judah who lived in Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 9:4. He appears in a genealogical list of inhabitants who resettled the city after the exile ended, representing one of the families involved in repopulating Jerusalem and rebuilding the Jewish community. While little else is known about Omri individually, his inclusion in this record signifies his role as part of the first generation of returnees who helped restore the nation of Judah after the captivity.
Biography
Omri was a descendant of Judah who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (1Ch.9.4). He is mentioned in the list of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, which includes people from various tribes who resettled in the city. Omri's mention in this context suggests that he was among the first generation of returnees who helped repopulate Jerusalem and restore the Jewish community there.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:4
"Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עׇמְרִי |