Lexical Summary Yerioth: Curtains, hangings Original Word: יְרִיעוֹת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jerioth Plural of yriy'ah; curtains; Jerioth, an Israelitess -- Jerioth. see HEBREW yriy'ah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originpl. of yeriah Definition an Isr. woman NASB Translation Jerioth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְרִיעוֺת proper name, masculine (?) only 1 Chronicles 2:18, where read perhaps ׳בַּתיֿר for ᵑ0 ׳וְאֶתיֿר, see We VB; ᵐ5 Ελιωθ, A ᵐ5L Ιερ(ε)ιωθ. יִרְמְּאֵל see below רפא. I. ירק (√ of following; Late Hebrew Hiph`il; Aramaic Aph`el אוֺרִיק grow green; Topical Lexicon Name and Meaning Jerioth (יְרִיעוֹת) is the feminine plural form of a Hebrew noun that elsewhere denotes “curtains” or “coverings.” As a proper name, it is borne by one woman whose brief mention connects her to the tribe of Judah. The semantic background suggests ideas of shelter, protection, and household provision. Biblical Occurrence and Setting The single reference appears in 1 Chronicles 2:18, within the genealogical listing of Hezron’s descendants: “Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth”. Chronicles recounts Judah’s family lines to confirm Israel’s royal and messianic heritage; every name, however fleeting, underlines the faithfulness of God to preserve the promised lineage. Family Connections 1. Tribe: Judah The Chronicler distinguishes two wives, yet assigns children only to Azubah, leaving Jerioth’s offspring unrecorded. Some interpreters see the sons as shared, but the syntax suggests Azubah alone bore them. Either way, Jerioth stands alongside Azubah in Caleb’s household, highlighting the complex family structures common in early Israel. Historical Context The genealogies of 1 Chronicles were compiled after the Babylonian exile to affirm Israel’s roots and restore covenant identity. Naming Jerioth signals that women, though often unnamed in ancient records, were essential links in the chain of promise. Caleb son of Hezron represents the post-Exodus generation settling in Judah; his marriages reflect alliances that secured land, inheritance, and the continuation of tribal lines. Spiritual and Theological Significance 1. Preservation of the Seed: By situating Jerioth in Judah’s genealogy, Scripture testifies that God oversees every union leading to the birth of David and, ultimately, the Messiah (Ruth 4:18–22; Matthew 1:3–6). Lessons for the Church Today • God values every individual in His redemptive plan, even those who appear only once in Scripture. Related Themes and Scriptures Genesis 49:8–12 – Judah’s blessing and royal promise Ruth 4:18–22 – Judahite genealogies leading to David Psalm 78:68–72 – God’s choice of Judah and David Matthew 1:3–6 – Judah’s line fulfilled in Christ Forms and Transliterations יְרִיע֑וֹת יריעות yə·rî·‘ō·wṯ yərî‘ōwṯ yeriotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:18 HEB: אִשָּׁ֖ה וְאֶת־ יְרִיע֑וֹת וְאֵ֣לֶּה בָנֶ֔יהָ NAS: [his] wife, and by Jerioth; and these KJV: [his] wife, and of Jerioth: her sons INT: wife of Jerioth and these sons 1 Occurrence |
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be pale, and derivatives; Assyrian arâ‡u, grow pale (of face), ar‡u, yellow, green, etc., DlHWB 243; Arabic 
leaf, 
put forth leaves, compare 
ash-colour, 
dusky-white, of camel, 
silver coin LagBN 30; Sabean ורק gold (כתם וורק), HalEs, JAssyrian DÈc. 1874, Nos. 47, 97 DHMVOJ i. 26 f., and Ethiopic 
gold, both from colour according to DHM Di).