Lexical Summary Yaroach: "Yaroach" does not have a direct English translation as it is not a commonly used word in the Hebrew Bible. It is often associated with the concept of "breath" or "spirit." Original Word: יָרוֹחַ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jaroah Perhaps denominative from yareach; (born at the) new moon; Jaroach, an Israelite -- Jaroah. see HEBREW yareach NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as yareach Definition a Gadite NASB Translation Jaroah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יָרוֺחַ proper name, masculine a Gadite, 1 Chronicles 5:14; ᵐ5 Ιδαι, ᵐ5L Αρουε. יְרֵחוֺ see יְרִיחוֺ below יְרֹחָם, יְרַחְמְאֵל see below רחם. Topical Lexicon Genealogical Position Jarohah appears only once in Scripture, within the tribal register of Gad on the east side of the Jordan (1 Chronicles 5:14). He stands in the middle of a seven-generation pedigree that runs from Buz down to Abihail, anchoring the family line in the period between the conquest of Canaan and the early monarchy. His placement shows how carefully the Chronicler preserved ancestral memory in order to ground Israel’s identity in God’s covenant faithfulness. Tribal and Historical Setting The Gadites occupied territories that were constantly exposed to pressure from surrounding peoples such as the Arameans and the Ammonites (1 Chronicles 5:18–22). By situating Jarohah within this tribal roster, Scripture highlights God’s sustaining hand over families who lived on contested borders yet remained part of the united Israel. The Chronicler’s interest in these names, recorded long after the northern tribes were exiled, underscores the enduring significance of every household that once answered to the covenant. Theological Significance 1 Chronicle 5 connects genealogy with divine blessing, military valor, and covenant obedience. Verse 20 says of the Gadites: “They were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all who were with them were delivered into their hand, because they cried out to God in the battle. He answered their prayers, because they trusted in Him”. Jarohah’s inclusion in this broader narrative reminds readers that God remembers those who trust Him, even when their contributions are known to us only by a single mention. Ministry Reflections • Every believer, however obscure to human history, is known to God. Jarohah’s solitary appearance testifies that divine recognition does not depend on public acclaim. Practical Applications 1. Encourage families to trace and share personal accounts of faith, reinforcing the truth that God works through generations (Psalm 78:4–7). Summary Jarohah, though mentioned only in 1 Chronicles 5:14, embodies the Chronicler’s conviction that every name in Israel’s account matters. His brief appearance invites believers to trust that God treasures the faith of each person, weaves every life into His redemptive plan, and preserves their legacy for His glory. Forms and Transliterations יָ֠רוֹחַ ירוח yā·rō·w·aḥ Yaroach yārōwaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 5:14 HEB: חוּרִ֡י בֶּן־ יָ֠רוֹחַ בֶּן־ גִּלְעָ֧ד NAS: the son of Jaroah, the son KJV: the son of Jaroah, the son INT: of Huri the son of Jaroah the son of Gilead 1 Occurrence |
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