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Iru

עִירוּ/EYE-roo/

“Watchful, or city-like”

Summary

A son of Caleb the spy, listed in the genealogies of Judah.

☩Identity

Iru was a son of Caleb son of Jephunneh, the faithful spy who inherited Hebron. He is listed alongside his brothers Elah and Naam. No further information about him is recorded.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 4:15

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

4:15

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Iru," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).