Bible Dictionary
Gahar
Gahar was the head or ancestor of a family of Nethinim who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel after the Babylonian captivity.
Definition
Gahar was the ancestor or family name of a group among the Nethinim. The Bene-Gahar were among those who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel after the captivity.
Biblical Usage
Gahar is mentioned in the lists of families of Nethinim who came up from exile and were associated with the restored community.
Historical Background
The family returned with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem. In another ancient listing the name is given as Geddur.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Lurking-place, one of the chief of the Nethinim, whose descendants returned to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:47).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(hiding-place) The Bene-Gahar were among the families of Nethinim who returned from the captivity with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:47; Nehemiah 7:49) (B.C. before 536.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ga'-har (gachar):</p><p>A family name of the Nethinim who came up with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem (Ezr 2:47; Ne 7:49); in /APC 1Esdras 5:30 called Geddur.</p>