Old Testament
Iri
A descendant of Benjamin and one of the five sons of Bela listed in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles.
Iri is identified in 1 Chronicles 7:7 as a son of Bela, who was a son of Benjamin. He is listed among the heads of their ancestral houses, serving as a warrior and leader within the tribe of Benjamin. His inclusion in the genealogical record preserves the lineage of the Benjaminites following their return from exile.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 7:7
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 7:7
Where Iri 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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