What does the name Dara mean?
In Hebrew
The origin of this name is uncertain.
- Pronunciation
- daw-rah'
- Strong's number
- H1873
The story of Dara
Dara is a son of Zerah, named in the genealogies of First Chronicles. The Chronicler lists him last among Zerah's sons, Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol and Dara, and notes that there were five of them in all (1 Chronicles 2:6). Scripture records nothing further about him in the verses that use this name.
- First mention
- 1 Chronicles 2:6
- Appearances in the Bible
- 1 mentions
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Who was Dara in the Bible?
Dara is a son of Zerah, named in the genealogies of First Chronicles. The Chronicler lists him last among Zerah's sons, Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol and Dara, and notes that there were five of them in all (1 Chronicles 2:6). Scripture records nothing further about him in the verses that use this name.
Where is Dara first mentioned in the Bible?
Dara is first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:6.
How many times is Dara mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 1.
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