Serah שֶׂ֫רַח, שָׂ֫רַח

Female Tribe of Asher H8294 3 books

Daughter of Asher, sister of Asher's sons

Biography

Serah is mentioned in Gen.46.17, Num.26.46, and 1Ch.7.30 as the daughter of Asher, one of the sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'). In the genealogies of the tribe of Asher, Serah is consistently listed alongside Asher's sons, indicating her significance within the family. The fact that Serah is mentioned by name, while other daughters are not, suggests that she may have played a notable role or had a unique story associated with her. However, the biblical text does not provide any further details about her life or the reason for her inclusion in the genealogies.

Family

In Scripture

3 biblical books ; 1 with study content
Genesis 1 verse
  • Genesis 46:17

    "The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel."

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1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 7:30

    "The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. Serah was their sister."

Numbers 1 verse
  • Numbers 26:46

    "The name of the daughter of Asher was Serah."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew שֶׂ֫רַח, שָׂ֫רַח H8294
(same form as previous) Hebrew שֶׂ֫רַח, שָׂ֫רַח H8294
Encyclopedia Article

Serah

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

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se-ra'-ya, se-ri'-a (serayahu, "Yah hath prevailed"; Septuagint Saraias, or Saraia):

(1) Secretary of David (2Sa 8:17); in 2Sa 20:25 he