Jaareshiah
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Jaareshiah was a Benjamite descendant of Jeroham, recorded in the genealogical lists of 1 Chronicles 8:27, where the King James Version utilizes the variant spelling Jaresiah.
What is the meaning of Jaareshiah in the Bible?
Jaareshiah was a Benjamite descendant of Jeroham, recorded in the genealogical lists of 1 Chronicles 8:27, where the King James Version utilizes the variant spelling Jaresiah.
SIGNIFICANCE
This record anchors the Jaareshiah lineage within the broader tribal structure of Benjamin, allowing readers to trace familial connections and understand the demographic composition of Israelite clans during the post-exilic period.
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