Neariah

Neariah, a man of the tribe of Judah and descendant of Shecaniah, living during the time of the divided kingdom, is first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:22.

About Neariah

1. One of Shemaiah’s six sons and a descendant of David (1 Chr 3:22–23).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Shemaiah (1 Chronicles 3:22)
Half-siblings 4
Hattush, Igal (1 Chronicles 3:22), Bariah, Shaphat (1 Chronicles 3:22)
Children 3
Elioenai, Hizkiah, Azrikam

Key References

1 Chronicles 3:22

The six descendants of Shecaniah were Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat.

1 Chronicles 3:23

The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam—three in all.

All Scripture References (2)

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1 Chronicles 3:22

The six descendants of Shecaniah were Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat.

1 Chronicles 3:23

The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam—three in all.