Son of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.
Gera
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 8:3.
גֵּרָאGera
The name means “pilgrimage, combat; dispute.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Bela
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Gera Written by AI
Gera is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:3 as one of the sons of Bela, who was a son of Benjamin. This genealogy traces the descendants of Benjamin, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Israel). Gera is listed among the five sons of Bela, along with Addar, Abihud, Abishua, and Naaman. No further information is provided about Gera's life or his role within the tribe of Benjamin. The inclusion of Gera in this genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israel, as well as the significance of the tribe of Benjamin in the nation's history.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Gera, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Grain. (1.) The son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:3, 5,7).
(2.) The father of Ehud the judge (Judg. 3:15).
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(3.) The father of Shimei, who so grossly abused David (2 Sam. 16:5; 19:16, 18).
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
- 1 Chronicles 8:3
The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.