Naarah

Naarah was one of the two wives of Ashhur, the father (ie founder) of Tekoa, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.

The name Naarah means “Naarai, young person”

FemaleTribe of Judah(?)Divided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A woman from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 4:5; only referred to as Naarah (נַעֲרָה); wife of Ashhur; mother of Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni and Haahashtari.

Glossary entries

Naarah (Person)

Family members

Spouse

Ashhur

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
  2. Naarah bore to him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the descendants of Naarah.