Son of Ehud, a Benjamite.
Gera
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 8:7.
גֵּרָאGera
הֶגְלָםHeglam
Also called Heglam.
The name means “pilgrimage, combat; dispute.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Ehud
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Gera Written by AI
Gera (or Heglam) is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:7 as one of the sons of Ehud, a Benjamite. The name "Gera" is mentioned twice in this verse, which has led some scholars to suggest that "Heglam" may be an alternative name for Gera or a scribal error. The context of this passage is the genealogy of Benjamin, with a focus on the descendants of Ehud. The verse states that Ehud's sons, including Gera (or Heglam), were among those who were carried into exile, likely referring to the Babylonian captivity in the 6th century BC. This detail suggests that Gera (or Heglam) lived during the time of the divided monarchy and witnessed the fall of the southern kingdom of Judah.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
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 8:7
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them into exile and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.