Rohgah רָהְגָּה
Son of Shomer, of the tribe of Asher
Who is Rohgah in the Bible?
Rohgah was a son of Shomer, a member of the tribe of Asher, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:34. He is listed in the genealogical records alongside his brothers Ahi, Jehubbah, and Aram as part of the Asherite family line. Beyond his name and family connection, no additional details about Rohgah's life or accomplishments are provided in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogy of Asher serves the biblical purpose of documenting the tribal ancestry and family structures of one of Israel's twelve tribes, preserving the lineage of descendants from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob.
Biography
Rohgah is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.7.34 as one of the sons of Shomer (or 'Shamer'), 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. Rohgah is listed alongside his brothers Ahi, Jehubbah, and Aram as sons of Shomer (or 'Shamer'). No further information is provided about Rohgah 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 7:34
"The sons of Shemer: Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | רָהְגָּה |