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Jorai

יוֹרִי/JOH-ry/

“Whom Jehovah teaches”

Summary

A Gadite chief listed among the heads of families during the reigns of Jotham of Judah and Jeroboam II of Israel.

☩Identity

Jorai is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:13 as one of seven Gadite chieftains whose genealogies were recorded in the days of Jotham king of Judah and Jeroboam king of Israel. The name may mean 'whom Jehovah teaches,' and some scholars suggest it may represent a clan rather than an individual. The Gadites dwelt in Gilead and Bashan east of the Jordan, territories noted for their pastoral wealth.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 5:13

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

5:13

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Jorai," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Jorai," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Jorai," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).