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Hushah

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Hushah is a name in the genealogies of Judah and may refer either to an individual or to a family; the possibility that it was a place is uncertain.

Definition

Hushah is a name in the genealogies of Judah. It probably refers to an individual Judahite or a family, though it may possibly designate a place.

Biblical Usage

Hushah appears in the genealogical record of the tribe of Judah.

Historical Background

The name is associated with haste. Its identification as a person, family, or place remains uncertain.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(haste), a name which occurs in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:4)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>hu'-sha (chushah, "haste"): Mentioned in 1Ch 4:4 as probably an individual, a Judahite, or a family name; but may possibly be a place.</p>
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