Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Jeriah was a Levite, the firstborn son of Hebron, and an ancestor of the Hebronites who served in the tabernacle during David's reign.
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Jeriah is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites in 1 Chronicles. He was the firstborn son of Hebron, who was a descendant of Kohath, one of the three main branches of the Levites. Jeriah's descendants, known as the Hebronites, were among the Levites who served in the tabernacle during the reign of King David. They were responsible for various duties related to the worship and maintenance of the tabernacle. The mention of Jeriah in the genealogies highlights the importance of the Levitical families and their roles in the religious life of ancient Israel.
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a Kohathite Levite, chief of the great house of Hebron when David organized the service. (1 Chronicles 23:19; 24:23) B.C. 1014. The same man is mentioned again as Jerijah. (1 Chronicles 26:31)
fear, or throwing down, of the Lord
JERI'AH (founded by Jehovah), a Kohathite Levite. 1 Chr 23:19; 1 Chr 24:23. He is called Jerijah in 1 Chr 26:31.
JERI'AH (founded by Jehovah), a Kohathite Levite. 1 Chr 23:19; 1 Chr 24:23. He is called Jerijah in 1 Chr 26:31.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3404
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
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