A Simeonite leader who defeated the Amalekites.
Neariah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 4:42.
נְעַרְיָהNeariah
The name means “child of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Ishi
- People
- Tribe of Simeon
About Neariah Written by AI
Neariah is briefly mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:42 as one of the leaders from the tribe of Simeon who led an expedition against the Amalekites during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. This event took place as part of the Simeonites' efforts to expand their territory and secure additional pastureland for their flocks. According to the text, Neariah, along with Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, led a group of 500 Simeonite men to Mount Seir, where they defeated the remaining Amalekites who had escaped previous battles.
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 4:42
And five hundred of these Simeonites led by Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, went to Mount Seir
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.