Heresh חֶ֫רֶשׁ

Male Tribe of Levi H2792 1 book

A Levite who lived in Jerusalem.

Biography

Heresh is mentioned in the list of Levites who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is identified as one of the Levites who settled in the city during the time of Nehemiah (1Ch.9.15). The Levites were responsible for assisting the priests in the temple service and had various duties related to the maintenance and operation of the temple. Heresh's presence in Jerusalem suggests that he was involved in these responsibilities, although his specific role is not mentioned. No further details about Heresh's life or activities are provided in the Bible. (1Ch.9.15).

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 9:15

    "and Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew חֶ֫רֶשׁ H2792
Encyclopedia Article

Heresh

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

esis, from verb haireo, "to choose"): The word has acquired an ecclesiastical meaning that has passed into common usage, containing elements not found in the term in the New Testament, except