Rizia רִצְיָא
Son of Ulla, of the tribe of Asher
Who is Rizia in the Bible?
Rizia was a son of Ulla, a member of the tribe of Asher mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:39. He is listed alongside his brothers Arah and Haniel as descendants of Ulla within the lineage of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. No further details are provided about Rizia's personal life or accomplishments in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles serves the important purpose of documenting and preserving the family lines of the tribe of Asher, helping establish the historical record of Israel's tribal ancestry and inheritance in the land of Canaan.
Biography
Rizia is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.7.39 as one of the sons of Ulla, who was a descendant of Asher. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7 lists some of the prominent families and individuals within the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Rizia is listed alongside his brothers Arah and Haniel as sons of Ulla. No further information is provided about Rizia or his role within the tribe. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to document the family lines and descendants of Asher, the eighth son of Israel (or 'Jacob') and Zilpah, whose tribe was allotted territory in the northern part of Canaan along the Mediterranean coast.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:39
"The sons of Ulla: Arah, Hanniel, and Rizia."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | רִצְיָא |