Neri

Neri was an ancestor of Jesus, mentioned in Luke's genealogy.

The name Neri means “my light”

MaleTribe of JudahExile and Return eraNew Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Luke 3:27; only referred to as Neri (Νηρί); a son of Melchi; father of Shealtiel.

Glossary entries

Neri

Family members

Father: Melchi
Children: Shealtiel

Alternative names

ΝηρίNeri

Mentions

Luke 3:27
…the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,