Son of Benjamin, brother of Bela
Ard
Named in 1 verse of Genesis, first in Genesis 46:21.
אַרְדְּArd
The name means “one that commands; he that descends.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Benjamin
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Ard Written by AI
Ard is mentioned in the genealogy of Benjamin, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'), in Genesis 46:21. He is listed as a son of Bela, who was one of Benjamin's sons. This genealogy is given in the context of Jacob's family migrating to Egypt during the time of famine, at the invitation of Joseph, who had risen to a position of authority in Egypt. The mention of Ard in this genealogy serves to highlight the growth and development of the Israelite clan, even as they prepared to leave their homeland for Egypt. It also emphasizes the continuity of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as their descendants multiplied and began to fulfill the divine plan for their nation. Apart from this mention in the genealogy, no further information is provided about Ard in the biblical text. His inclusion in the record of Benjamin's descendants suggests that he was part of the foundation for the future tribe of Benjamin within the nation of Israel.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Ard, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Descent, a grandson of Benjamin (Num. 26:38-40). In 1 Chr. 8:3 he is called Addar. His descendants are mentioned in Num. 26:40.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Genesis 46:21
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.