Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Zerah, a Levite of the Gershonite clan, was the son of Iddo.
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Zerah was a Levite who belonged to the clan of Gershon. He was the son of Iddo and is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites in 1Chronicles 6. These genealogies trace the lineage of the Levitical families, who were responsible for the religious duties in the temple. As a Gershonite, Zerah would have been part of the Levitical family that was tasked with the care of the tabernacle and its furnishings during the wilderness wanderings.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2226
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son.
the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,
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