The story of Jered
Two men in the Bible are named Jered. The first appears in the genealogy that opens 1 Chronicles, listed in the line from Adam after Kenan and Mahalaleel (1 Chronicles 1:2). The verse gives only his name in that sequence.
The second is named in a later genealogical list in 1 Chronicles as a son borne by Jehudijah, described there as his wife, and he is called the father of Gedor. The same verse names Heber the father of Socho and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah, and refers to the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, whom Mered took (1 Chronicles 4:18). Scripture records nothing further about either man.
- Name meaning
- Descent
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- First mention
- 1 Chronicles 1:2
- Appearances in the Bible
- 2 mentions
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Who was Jered in the Bible?
Two men in the Bible are named Jered. The first appears in the genealogy that opens 1 Chronicles, listed in the line from Adam after Kenan and Mahalaleel (1 Chronicles 1:2). The verse gives only his name in that sequence. The second is named in a later genealogical list in 1 Chronicles as a son borne by Jehudijah, described there as his wife, and he is called the father of Gedor. The same verse names Heber the father of Socho and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah, and refers to the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, whom Mered took (1 Chronicles 4:18). Scripture records nothing further about either man.
What does the name Jered mean?
The name Jered means “Descent”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Jered first mentioned in the Bible?
Jered is first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:2.
How many times is Jered mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 2.
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