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Jered

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Jered was a Judahite and the father of Gedor. He is recorded in the genealogies of Judah.

Definition

Jered was a Judahite whose name means “descent.” He was the father of Gedor.

Biblical Usage

Jered appears in the genealogy of Judah.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(descent).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>je'-red (yeredh, "descent"): A Judahite, father of Gedor (1Ch 4:18).</p><p>See also JARED.</p>
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