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Tiria

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Tiria was a son of Jehaleleel of the tribe of Judah. He is mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.

Definition

Tiria was a son of Jehaleleel of the tribe of Judah. He appears in the genealogical record of Chronicles.

Biblical Usage

He is named in the genealogy of Judah.

Historical Background

The name is associated with the meaning “fear.” Some ancient textual witnesses vary in their treatment of the name.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(fear), son of Jehaleleel, of the tribe of Judah. (1 Chronicles 4:16) (B.C. about 1451.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>tir'-i-a, ti'-ri-a (tireya', Baer tirya'; Codex Vaticanus omits it; Codex Alexandrinus Theria; Lucian Ethria): A son of Jehallelel (1Ch 4:16).</p>
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