Joab
Joab, the son of Seraiah, was the father (ie founder) of Ge-harashim.
The name Joab means “paternity; voluntary”
MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 4:14; only referred to as Joab (יוֹאָב); a son of Seraiah; founder of Ge-harashim.
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Alternative names
- יוֹאָבJoab
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- Meonothai was the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those living in Ge-harashim, which was given this name because its people were craftsmen.