Bible Dictionary
Ara
Ara was a son of Jether and a head of a family among the Asherites. He is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher.
Definition
Ara was a son of Jether and a member of the tribe of Asher. He was regarded as the head of an Asherite family.
Biblical Usage
Ara is listed in the genealogy of Asher in 1 Chronicles 7:38.
Historical Background
The supplied material does not establish the meaning of his name.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(lion), one of the sons of Jether, the head of a family of Asherites. (1 Chronicles 7:88)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a'-ra ('ara', meaning unknown): A son of Jether of the tribe of Asher (1Ch 7:38).</p>