Bible Dictionary
Jeriah
Jeriah was a Kohathite Levite and head of the Hebronite family during David’s organization of the temple service. He is also called Jerijah.
Definition
Jeriah was a Kohathite Levite and head of a Levitical family among the Hebronites. The name is also written Jerijah.
Biblical Usage
Jeriah appears in the organization of the Levitical service under David and in the division of responsibilities among the Hebronites.
Historical Background
The records associate Jeriah with the period when David organized the temple service. Jerijah is treated as another form of the same name.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
a Kohathite Levite, chief of the great house of Hebron when David organized the service. (1 Chronicles 23:19; 24:23) B.C. 1014. The same man is mentioned again as Jerijah. (1 Chronicles 26:31)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>je-ri'-a (yeriyahu, "founded of Yahweh"): In 1Ch 23:19; 24:23 = "Jerijah" (yeriyah), 26:31, head of a Levitical house: called chief of the Hebronites in 24:23 (compare 24:30).</p>