3408. Yerioth
Lexical Summary
Yerioth: Curtains, hangings

Original Word: יְרִיעוֹת
Part of Speech: Proper Name Feminine
Transliteration: Yriy`owth
Pronunciation: yeh-ree-OTH
Phonetic Spelling: (yer-ee-ohth')
KJV: Jerioth
NASB: Jerioth
Word Origin: [plural of H3407 (יְרִיעָה - curtains)]

1. curtains
2. Jerioth, an Israelitess

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Jerioth

Plural of yriy'ah; curtains; Jerioth, an Israelitess -- Jerioth.

see HEBREW yriy'ah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
pl. 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; 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).

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
2. Husband: Caleb son of Hezron (not Caleb son of Jephunneh, the spy)
3. Co-wife: Azubah
4. Sons (attributed to Azubah): Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon

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).
2. The Hidden but Honored: Jerioth’s silence after her introduction illustrates how many faithful contributors to redemption’s account remain unnamed or under-described, yet their inclusion validates their worth before God.
3. Symbolic Resonance: Her name’s root—curtains—echoes the Tabernacle coverings of Exodus 26–36, reminding readers that God dwells among His people, and that households, like the sanctuary, are places where His covenant presence is to be honored.

Lessons for the Church Today

• God values every individual in His redemptive plan, even those who appear only once in Scripture.
• Genealogies are more than historical records; they proclaim divine faithfulness across generations.
• Christian households, echoing the “curtains” motif, should cultivate environments of shelter and holiness where God’s presence is welcomed.

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 yeriot
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Englishman'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

Strong's Hebrew 3408
1 Occurrence


yə·rî·‘ō·wṯ — 1 Occ.

3407
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