Seraiah
Seraiah, the son of Kenaz, was the father of Joab, who was the father of the Valley of Craftsmen.
The name Seraiah means “prince of the Lord”
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Summary
A man from the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 4:13; only referred to as Seraiah (שְׂרָיָהוּ); son of Kenaz; a brother of Othniel; father of Joab.
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Alternative names
- שְׂרָיָהוּSeraiah
Mentions
- The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.
- Meonothai was the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those living in Ge-harashim, which was given this name because its people were craftsmen.