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Hirah

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Smith's 1863ISBE 19153 verse references

Smith's 1863

(a noble race), an Adullamite, the friend of Judah. (Genesis 38:1,12) and see Genesis38:20

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863) · public domain

ISBE 1915

hi'-ra (chirah; Septuagint Eiras): A native of Adullam, and a "friend" of Judah (Ge 38:1,12). The Septuagint and the Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A.D.) both describe him as Judah's "shepherd."

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · public domain

In Scripture

3 references found in the entries above · verse links open the World English Bible

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