Lexical Summary Tacharea: Tachrea Original Word: תַּחְרֵעַ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance close, contend For Ta'area'; Tachrea, an Israelite -- Tahrea. see HEBREW Ta'area' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a desc. of Saul NASB Translation Tahrea (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs תַּחֲרֵעַ proper name, masculine a great-great-grandson of a Saul 1 Chronicles 9:41 ᵐ5 Θαρα(χ) = תַּאֲרֵעַ 1 Chronicles 8:35 ᵐ5 Θερεε, A Θαρεε; ᵐ5L in both Θαραα. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence 1 Chronicles 9:41 records Tahrea as the third of four sons of Micah: “The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.” Context within the Benjamite Genealogy Tahrea stands in the seventh generation after King Saul, appearing in a section that rehearses the house of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:29–40; 1 Chronicles 9:35–44). The Chronicler repeats this lineage to show the continuity of Saul’s family, even after the monarchy passed to David’s line. The presence of Tahrea confirms that the tribe of Benjamin, though reduced in political prominence, remained an integral part of post-exilic Israel. Historical Background Chronicles was compiled after the Babylonian exile, when many returning Israelites needed assurance of their identity and divine calling. By listing individuals such as Tahrea, the Chronicler provided documentary evidence that the ancient promises to the patriarchs and to the tribes were still in force. Each name served as a bridge between pre-exilic Israel and the restored community in Jerusalem. Genealogical Significance 1. Preservation of Saul’s Line: Tahrea’s placement verifies that the family of Israel’s first king did not vanish. Theological Themes • Divine Memory: In Scripture, God remembers people by name (Exodus 33:17; Isaiah 43:1). Tahrea’s inclusion illustrates that even seemingly obscure individuals are known to the Lord. Ministry Applications 1. Pastoral Care: Church leaders can draw on Tahrea’s example to affirm the worth of every congregant, regardless of prominence. Key Cross-References • 1 Chronicles 8:33-35 – Parallel listing with the variant “Tarea.” Forms and Transliterations וְתַחְרֵֽעַ׃ ותחרע׃ vetachRea wə·ṯaḥ·rê·a‘ wəṯaḥrêa‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 9:41 HEB: פִּית֥וֹן וָמֶ֖לֶךְ וְתַחְרֵֽעַ׃ NAS: Melech, Tahrea [and Ahaz]. KJV: and Melech, and Tahrea, [and Ahaz]. INT: Pithon Melech Tahrea 1 Occurrence |
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