Lexical Summary Rohagah: Rest, tranquility, calmness Original Word: רוֹהֲגָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Rohgah From an unused root probably meaning to cry out; outcry; Rohagah, an Israelite -- Rohgah. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition an Asherite NASB Translation Rohgah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רָהְגָּה Qr, רוהגה Kt, proper name, masculine in Asher 1 Chronicles 7:34; A. Ογα, ᵐ5L Ραγουε. Topical Lexicon Name and Lineage Rohgah is listed among the descendants of the tribe of Asher, appearing only once in the Old Testament record: “The sons of Shomer: Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram” (1 Chronicles 7:34). The genealogical line can be traced as follows: Asher → Beriah → Heber → Shomer (also spelled Shemer) → Rohgah. Though little else is recorded about him, his inclusion in the Chronicler’s register signals his legitimate place within the covenant family of Israel. Biblical Context 1 Chronicles chapters 1–9 open the book with extensive genealogies. Compiled after the Babylonian exile, these lists reminded the returning community of its roots and the unbroken promises of God to the patriarchs. Within that framework, the Asherite genealogy (1 Chronicles 7:30-40) highlights the northern tribes that would later disperse, underscoring that none were forgotten by the Lord. Rohgah’s name, preserved among these listings, testifies to that divine remembrance. Historical Significance of the Tribe of Asher Asher’s territory stretched along the fertile northern coast of Canaan, renowned for its olive oil (Deuteronomy 33:24). Though often obscured in the narrative history dominated by Judah and Ephraim, Asher supplied warriors to David (1 Chronicles 12:36) and participated in Hezekiah’s Passover invitation (2 Chronicles 30:11). The Chronicler’s choice to catalogue Asherite descendants—Rohgah included—reinforced the tribal unity of Israel despite centuries of fragmentation. Theological and Ministry Insights 1. Individual worth within the covenant: Genealogies show that God values names history overlooks. Rohgah, otherwise unknown, is eternally inscribed in Scripture, illustrating that no believer is insignificant in God’s sight (Luke 12:7). Practical Application • Pastoral care: Like Rohgah, many in congregations labor unnoticed. Leaders can affirm hidden members, reflecting God’s own remembrance. Rohgah’s solitary mention may seem minor, yet his recorded place in the Asherite genealogy proclaims major themes—God’s memory, covenant continuity, and the value of every individual within His people. Forms and Transliterations וְרָהְגָּ֖ה ורהגה veraheGah wə·rā·hə·gāh wərāhəgāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:34 HEB: [וְרֹוהֲגָה כ] (וְרָהְגָּ֖ה ק) [יַחְבָּה NAS: [were] Ahi and Rohgah, Jehubbah KJV: Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, INT: of Shemer Ahi Rohgah Jehubbah and Aram 1 Occurrence |
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