A Levite, the firstborn son of Hebron.
Jeriah
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 23:19.
יְרִיָּהוּJeriah
The name means “fear, or throwing down, of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Hebron
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Jeriah Written by AI
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.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 23:19
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
- 1 Chronicles 24:23
From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.