Lexical Summary Yizrachyah: Yizrachiah Original Word: יִזְרַחְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Izrahiah, Jezrahiah From zarach and Yahh; Jah will shine; Jizrachjah, the name of two Israelites -- Izrahiah, Jezrahiah. see HEBREW zarach see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zarach and Yah Definition "Yah will shine," two Isr. NASB Translation Izrahiah (2), Jezrahiah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יִזְרַחְיָה proper name, masculine (׳י will arise, or shine) — 1 ᵐ5 Ζαρεια, A Ιεζρια, ᵐ5L Ιεζερια: — a man of Issachar 1 Chronicles 7:3 (twice in verse). 2 overseer (הַמָּקִיד) of the singers Nehemiah 12:42, ᵐ5L and others Ιεζριας. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrences• 1 Chronicles 7:3 (twice) Tribal and Genealogical Context Izrahiah appears first within the tribal records of Issachar. The Chronicler traces the line from Issachar to Tola, to Uzzi, and finally to Izrahiah, whose four sons—Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah—are all designated “chiefs” (1 Chronicles 7:3). Their status indicates that Izrahiah became a clan-founder whose descendants provided recognized leadership in the tribe. In the larger narrative of Israel, such genealogical notes preserve covenant continuity from the patriarchs through the monarchy and into the post-exilic era. Military and Administrative Implications 1 Chronicles emphasizes valiant capacity and administrative stature in its tribal lists (cf. 1 Chronicles 7:2, 4). The reference to Izrahiah’s sons as chiefs suggests that his house contributed to the muster of thirty-six thousand fighting men recorded a few verses later (1 Chronicles 7:4). Accordingly, Izrahiah’s family fortified Issachar’s reputation for courage and competence—traits that served the United Kingdom under David and Solomon and later Judah’s kings when northern contingents rallied to righteous causes (2 Chronicles 30:18). Liturgical Leadership in the Post-Exilic Community Centuries after the monarchic era, a namesake arises during the dedication of Jerusalem’s restored wall. Nehemiah 12:42 notes, “And the singers sang loudly, with Jezrahiah their leader.” Standing alongside Levitical musicians, this Izrahiah directs worship that celebrates covenant faithfulness after the exile. His placement among singers reflects specialized service rooted in Davidic precedent (1 Chronicles 25:1–2). Thus the name spans Israel’s history—from tribal settlement to the renewal of worship—signaling unbroken praise. Theological Reflections 1. Covenant Continuity: The appearance of Izrahiah in early genealogies and again in the restored community underlines the Lord’s preservation of His people through judgment and restoration. Ministry Significance for Today • Genealogies affirm individual worth within God’s redemptive plan; no believer’s service is inconsequential. Izrahiah therefore stands as a testament to enduring leadership, multigenerational faithfulness, and the harmony of practical and liturgical service in the unfolding narrative of Scripture. Forms and Transliterations וְיִֽזְרַחְיָ֖ה ויזרחיה יִֽזְרַֽחְיָ֑ה יִֽזְרַֽחְיָ֗ה יזרחיה veyizrachYah wə·yiz·raḥ·yāh wəyizraḥyāh yiz·raḥ·yāh yizrachYah yizraḥyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:3 HEB: וּבְנֵ֥י עֻזִּ֖י יִֽזְרַֽחְיָ֑ה וּבְנֵ֣י יִֽזְרַֽחְיָ֗ה NAS: of Uzzi [was] Izrahiah. And the sons KJV: of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons INT: the son of Uzzi Izrahiah and the sons of Izrahiah 1 Chronicles 7:3 Nehemiah 12:42 3 Occurrences |
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