Jehu

Jehu was a descendant of Judah through Obed, as recorded in the genealogy in 1 Chronicles.

The name Jehu means “himself who exists”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:38; only referred to as Jehu (יֵהוּא); a son of Obed; father of Azariah.

Glossary entries

Jehu

Family members

Father

Obed

Children

Azariah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Obed was the father of Jehu, Jehu was the father of Azariah,