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Ara

אָרָא/AY-ra/

“Possibly wayfarer or lion”

Summary

A son of Jether, listed among the descendants of Asher.

☩Asherite Genealogy

Ara appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Asher as one of the sons of Jether (also called Ithran). He is listed alongside his brothers Jephunneh and Pispa. The genealogy appears in the context of listing the heads of fathers' houses and mighty warriors among Asher's descendants.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 7:38

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

7:38

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ara," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Ara," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).