Old Testament
Heresh
A Levite and descendant of Asaph who resided in Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile.
Heresh is identified in 1 Chronicles 9:15 as a Levite living in Jerusalem after the return from exile. His inclusion in the genealogical records highlights the restoration of temple service and the preservation of the priestly and Levitical lines. He represents the faithful remnant tasked with re-establishing religious order in the post-exilic community.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 9:15
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 9:15
Where Heresh appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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