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Ibri

עִבְרִי/IB-ry/

“A Hebrew, or one who has crossed”

Summary

A Merarite Levite who served during the reign of King David.

☩Identity

Ibri was the last named of the sons of Merari by Jaaziah, a descendant of Levi in the time of David. His name means 'a Hebrew' or 'one who has crossed,' referring to descent from Eber. He was among the Levites organized for temple service during David's preparations for the temple.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 24:27

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

24:27

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ibri," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.J. B. Jackson, "Ib'ri," in A Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names (Loizeaux Brothers, 1909).