Jehoaddah
Jehoaddah, also known as Jarah, was a descendant of King Saul mentioned in the genealogies of Benjamin.
MaleTribe of BenjaminDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 8:36; referred to as Jehoaddah (יְהוֹעַדָּה) or Jarah (יַעְרָה); a son of Ahaz; father of Alemeth, Azmaveth and Zimri.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- יְהוֹעַדָּהJehoaddah
- יַעְרָהJarahmeans “a wood; honeycomb; watching closely”
Mentions
- 1 Chronicles 8:36יְהוֹעַדָּה · JehoaddahAhaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza.
- 1 Chronicles 9:42יַעְרָה · JarahAhaz was the father of Jarah; Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza.