Old Testament
Jeriah
A Levite of the Kohathite clan and a descendant of Hebron who served during the reign of King David.
Jeriah was a Levite from the family of Hebron, identified as the head of his house during the organization of the priestly divisions under David. His inclusion in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 23 and 24 highlights the systematic arrangement of the Levites for temple service. He represents the faithful adherence to the administrative order established for the sanctuary.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 23:19
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 24:23
Where Jeriah appears
2 verses · 2 chaptersIn 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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