Omri עׇמְרִי
Descendant of Judah in Jerusalem
Biography
Omri was a descendant of Judah who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (1Ch.9.4). He is mentioned in the list of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, which includes people from various tribes who resettled in the city. Omri's mention in this context suggests that he was among the first generation of returnees who helped repopulate Jerusalem and restore the Jewish community there.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:4
"Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the children of Perez the son of Judah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עׇמְרִי | H6018I |