Irijah
Irijah, a captain, arrested Jeremiah on suspicion of desertion to the Babylonians.
The name Irijah means “the fear of the Lord”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jeremiah 37:13; only referred to as Irijah (יִרְאִיָּיה); a son of Shelemiah.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- יִרְאִיָּיהIrijah
Mentions
- But when he reached the Gate of Benjamin, the captain of the guard, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah, seized him and said, “You are deserting to the Chaldeans!”
- “That is a lie,” Jeremiah replied. “I am not deserting to the Chaldeans!” But Irijah would not listen to him; instead, he arrested Jeremiah and took him to the officials.