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Jeuz

יְעוּץ/JEE-uz/

“He counsels”

Summary

A chief Benjamite, one of the sons of Shaharaim born in the land of Moab.

☩Genealogical Context

Jeuz appears in the genealogical records of Benjamin as a son of Shaharaim by his wife Hodesh (also called Baara). According to 1 Chronicles 8:8-10, Shaharaim had children in the land of Moab after sending away his wives Hushim and Baara, and Jeuz was among the sons born to him there. The name means 'counselor,' suggesting wisdom or advice-giving capacity. Jeuz became the ancestor of a Benjamite family, listed among the heads of the fathers' houses dwelling in Jerusalem.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 8:10

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

8:10

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Jeuz," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Jeuz," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Jeuz," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).