Egyptian living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jarha was an Egyptian servant who married the daughter of Sheshan, a descendant of Judah.
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Jarha is mentioned in 1Ch.2.34-35 as an Egyptian servant who married the daughter of Sheshan, a descendant of Judah. Sheshan had no sons, only daughters, so he gave one of his daughters in marriage to his servant Jarha. This marriage between an Israelite woman and an Egyptian servant was unusual, as it deviated from the typical practice of marrying within one's tribe or nation. The text does not provide any further details about Jarha's life or his relationship with Sheshan's daughter. However, their marriage resulted in the continuation of Sheshan's lineage, as Jarha's son Attai is listed among the descendants of Judah. This inclusion of Jarha in the genealogy of Judah demonstrates that God's plan can work through unexpected means and that one's background does not limit their potential to be part of God's people.
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the Egyptian servant of Sheshan, about the time of Eli, to whom his master gave his daughter and heir in marriage; (1 Chronicles 2:34,35) (B.C. before 1491.)
JAR'HA (meaning uncertain), an Egyptian servant of Sheshan, and married to his daughter, 1 Chr 2:34-35.
JAR'HA (meaning uncertain), an Egyptian servant of Sheshan, and married to his daughter, 1 Chr 2:34-35.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3398
Sheshan had no sons, but only daughters. He also had an Egyptian servant named Jarha.
Sheshan gave his daughter in marriage to his servant Jarha, and she bore to him Attai.
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