Neariah

Neariah, a descendant of King David, was the son of Shemaiah and had three sons: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam.

The name Neariah means “child of the Lord”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 3:22; only referred to as Neariah (נְעַרְיָה); son of Shemaiah; a brother of Hattush, Igal, Bariah and Shaphat; father of Elioenai, Hizkiah and Azrikam.

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Family members

Father: Shemaiah
Siblings: Bariah Hattush Igal Shaphat
Children: Azrikam Elioenai Hizkiah

Alternative names

נְעַרְיָהNeariah

Mentions

1 Chronicles 3:22
The six descendants of Shecaniah were Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat.
1 Chronicles 3:23
The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam—three in all.