Tiria תִּירְיָא

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Son of Jehallelel from the tribe of Judah

Who is Tiria in the Bible?

Tiria was a son of Jehallelel, a descendant of the tribe of Judah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:16. He is listed among the sons of Jehallelel along with his brothers Ziph, Ziphah, and Asarel as part of the genealogical record of Judah. Beyond this brief mention in the biblical genealogy, no additional details are provided about his life or activities. Tiria's inclusion in the Chronicles genealogy serves to document the tribal lineage of Judah and preserve the record of Israel's family lines during the post-exilic period.

Biography

Tiria is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.4.16 as one of the sons of Jehallelel, along with his brothers Ziph, Ziphah, and Asarel. Jehallelel was a descendant of Judah, and his sons are listed in the genealogy of Judah. No further details are provided about Tiria's life or role in the tribe of Judah. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles trace the lineage of the tribes of Israel, particularly focusing on the descendants of Judah and Levi.

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 4:16

    "The sons of Jehallelel: Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel."

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew תִּירְיָא
Encyclopedia Article

Tiria

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

ter-sha'-tha, tur'-sha-tha (tirshatha'; Hathersatha): A title which occurs 5 times in Ezra and Nehemiah (Ezr 2:63; Ne 7:65, the American Stand