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Tahrea

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Tahrea was a descendant of Gibeon, identified as the son of Micah and a descendant of Mephibosheth. He appears in the genealogical record of Benjamin.

Definition

Tahrea, also written Tarea in one genealogical passage, was a descendant of Gibeon and a son of Micah. He appears in the Benjaminite genealogy and is identified as a descendant of Mephibosheth.

Biblical Usage

Tahrea is named in the genealogical records preserved in Chronicles.

Historical Background

The supplied material gives the name’s meaning as “cunning” and places Tahrea in the post-Davidic genealogical record.

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(cunning), son of Micah and grandson of Mephibosheth. (1 Chronicles 9:41) (B.C. after 1057.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ta'-re-a, ta-re'-a (tachrea`): Son of Micah, a descendant of Gibeon (1Ch 9:41; in 8:35 "Tarea").</p>
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