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Two men in the Bible are named Neariah, both in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles. The first is a son of Shemaiah, listed with his brothers Hattush, Igeal, Bariah and Shaphat among the descendants of Shechaniah (1 Chronicles 3:22). This Neariah has three sons: Elioenai, Hezekiah and Azrikam (1 Chronicles 3:23).
The second is a man of the tribe of Simeon, one of the sons of Ishi. With his brothers Pelatiah, Rephaiah and Uzziel, he serves as a captain of five hundred Simeonites who go to mount Seir (1 Chronicles 4:42).
- Name meaning
- Servant of the LORD
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- First mention
- 1 Chronicles 3:22
- Appearances in the Bible
- 3 mentions
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Who was Neariah in the Bible?
Two men in the Bible are named Neariah, both in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles. The first is a son of Shemaiah, listed with his brothers Hattush, Igeal, Bariah and Shaphat among the descendants of Shechaniah (1 Chronicles 3:22). This Neariah has three sons: Elioenai, Hezekiah and Azrikam (1 Chronicles 3:23). The second is a man of the tribe of Simeon, one of the sons of Ishi. With his brothers Pelatiah, Rephaiah and Uzziel, he serves as a captain of five hundred Simeonites who go to mount Seir (1 Chronicles 4:42).
What does the name Neariah mean?
The name Neariah means “Servant of the LORD”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Neariah first mentioned in the Bible?
Neariah is first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:22.
How many times is Neariah mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 3.
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