A man living at the time of the patriarchs, son of Joktan and brother to many, first mentioned in Genesis 10:26.
About Jerah
Son of Joktan and nephew of Peleg, during whose lifetime the earth was divided, probably a reference to the dispersion following Babel. Jerah is likely also the name of an Arabian tribe or district (Gn 10:25–26; 1 Chr 1:20).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Joktan
- Half-siblings 12
- Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Hadoram (Genesis 10:27), Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba (Genesis 10:28), Ophir, Havilah (Genesis 10:29), Jobab
- Uncle
- Peleg
- Cousin
- Reu
Key References
Genesis 10:26
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
1 Chronicles 1:20
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
All Scripture References (2)
Genesis (1)
Genesis 10:26
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:20
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,