Lexical Summary Nearyah: Neariah Original Word: נְעַרְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Neariah From na'ar and Yahh; servant of Jah; Nearjah, the name of two Israelites -- Neariah. see HEBREW na'ar see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as naar and Yah Definition two Isr. NASB Translation Neariah (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs נְעַרְיָה proper name, masculine 1. a descendant of David 1 Chronicles 3:22,23,ᵐ5 Νωαδεια, ᵐ5L Νεαριου. 2 a Simeonite 1 Chronicles 4:42; ᵐ5 id., ᵐ5L Νααριας (compare Sinaitic proper name נערת Cook82). Topical Lexicon NaariahIndividuals Bearing the Name 1. A post-exilic descendant of King David (1 Chronicles 3: 22 – 23). He is listed among the sons of Shemaiah and, in turn, is recorded as fathering Elioenai, Hezekiah, and Azrikam. Genealogical Setting In 1 Chronicles 3, Naariah forms part of the royal lineage that passes through Jeconiah and continues beyond the Babylonian captivity. The Chronicler carefully preserves this branch to demonstrate that the Davidic promise survived exile and remained traceable down to the Second Temple era. Naariah’s three sons extend the succession yet another generation, keeping alive expectation of the ultimate Davidic heir (compare Jeremiah 33: 17; Luke 3: 27–31). The Simeonite Naariah (1 Chronicles 4: 42) is linked to an earlier tribal genealogy rooted in Judah’s South-land. His placement within “the sons of Ishi” confirms a family‐based military structure typical of the Chronicler’s portrayal of tribal exploits (cf. 1 Chronicles 12: 24–37). Historical Context Davidic Naariah: The names that follow the exile chronicle a community clawing its way back from national ruin. Post-exilic Judah had no throne, yet the register of David’s house affirmed that the LORD’s covenant purpose was intact. Naariah’s appearance signals continuity between pre-exilic monarchy and post-exilic hope. Simeonite Naariah: 2 Kings 18 – 20 and 2 Chronicles 29 – 32 place Hezekiah in the late eighth century B.C. During his reign Judah experienced both Assyrian pressure and an internal revival of worship. The Simeonite campaign to Mount Seir fits that backdrop of renewed confidence in the covenant God, taking possession of land formerly dominated by Edomites and Meunites (1 Chronicles 4: 41). Ministry Significance 1. Custodian of the Royal Line. Though little is narrated of his personal deeds, the Davidic Naariah serves a priest-like function: he safeguards the genealogical testimony through which God’s redemptive plan advances. Each recorded birth in his house becomes a fresh pledge of the future Messiah. 2. Military Leadership and Covenant Expansion. The Simeonite Naariah exemplifies zealous obedience that translates faith into action. By driving out hostile inhabitants (1 Chronicles 4: 42–43) he participates in reclaiming territory promised to Israel, reflecting the charge in Numbers 32: 20–22 to complete the conquest under faith and integrity. Theological Observations • Names that embed the divine Name underscore personal identity in relation to the LORD; the Chronicler highlights such names to remind the post-exilic community that their heritage and destiny revolve around Him (compare Isaiah 43: 7). Key Passages 1 Chronicles 3: 22–23: “The descendants of Shecaniah: Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat—six in all. The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hezekiah, and Azrikam—three in all.” 1 Chronicles 4: 42: “And five hundred of them from the Simeonites went to Mount Seir with Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel—the sons of Ishi—leading them.” Lessons for Today • God values faithfulness in obscurity. Naariah’s life is largely undocumented, yet his name is forever inscribed in Scripture. Forms and Transliterations וּ֠נְעַרְיָה וּנְעַרְיָ֛ה ונעריה נְעַרְיָ֗ה נעריה nə‘aryāh nə·‘ar·yāh nearYah ū·nə·‘ar·yāh ūnə‘aryāh unearYahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 3:22 HEB: וְ֠יִגְאָל וּבָרִ֧יחַ וּנְעַרְיָ֛ה וְשָׁפָ֖ט שִׁשָּֽׁה׃ NAS: Bariah, Neariah and Shaphat, KJV: and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, INT: Igal Bariah Neariah and Shaphat six 1 Chronicles 3:23 1 Chronicles 4:42 3 Occurrences |
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