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Jezoar

יִצְחָר/JEE-zoh-ar/

“Whiteness, splendor”

Summary

A son of Helah, wife of Ashur, the father of Tekoa, listed among the descendants of Judah.

☩Identity

Jezoar (also called Zohar in some versions) was a son of Helah, one of the wives of Ashur, who was called 'the father of Tekoa' (1 Chronicles 4:7). He was thus a descendant of Judah through Ashur. The name means 'whiteness' or 'he will be brought back.'

Key verses:1 Chronicles 4:7

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

4:7

References

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