Jerah

Jerah was one of the sons of Joktan, a descendant of Shem, as recorded in the Table of Nations in Genesis and 1 Chronicles.

The name Jerah means “the moon; month; smelling sweet”

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Summary

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 10:26; only referred to as Jerah (יֶ֫רַח); son of Joktan; a brother of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah and Jobab.

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Family members

Father: Joktan
Siblings: Abimael Almodad Diklah Hadoram Havilah Hazarmaveth Jobab Obal Ophir Sheba Sheleph Uzal

Alternative names

יֶ֫רַחJerah

Mentions

Genesis 10:26
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
1 Chronicles 1:20
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,