Gera

Gera (or Heglam) was a son of Ehud, a Benjamite, and was among those who were carried into exile.

The name Gera means “pilgrimage, combat; dispute”

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Summary

A man from the tribe of Benjamin living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 8:7; referred to as Gera (גֵּרָא) or Heglam (הֶגְלָם); son of Ehud; a brother of Naaman, Ahijah, Uzza and Ahihud.

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Family members

Father: Ehud
Siblings: Ahihud Ahijah Naaman Uzza

Alternative names

הֶגְלָםHeglam
גֵּרָאGera

Mentions

1 Chronicles 8:7גֵּרָא · Gera; הֶגְלָם · Heglam
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them into exile and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.