Huri
Huri was a descendant of Gad, mentioned in the genealogy of the Gadites.
Biography
Huri was a member of the tribe of Gad, appearing in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 5:14 as the son of Jaroah and the father of Abihail. He belonged to a lineage that traced its ancestry through the Gadite tribal heritage east of the Jordan River. Recorded during the era of the Divided Monarchy, Huri is one of numerous figures whose names are preserved in the Chronicler's careful genealogical inventories, which served to establish tribal identity, land rights, and covenant continuity for the postexilic community. Though no narrative episodes involving Huri are recorded, his placement within the Gadite genealogy, a tribe known for its warriors and for settling Transjordan, situates him within a community defined by faithfulness to Israel's covenant identity.
Significance
Huri's inclusion in the Gadite genealogy of 1 Chronicles 5 underscores the theological conviction that every member of Israel's tribes mattered to God's unfolding purposes. The Chronicler's detailed genealogical work was not mere antiquarianism; it served to remind the postexilic community of its continuity with the covenant people. Even figures like Huri, who receive no narrative spotlight, testify to the breadth of God's election, that divine purposes encompass entire families and generations, not only celebrated heroes. His name contributes to a chain of identity that connects Israel across centuries of displacement and return.
Verse Appearances (1)
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References
- Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
- Tyndale House, Cambridge (n.d.) Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References (TIPNR). STEPBible. Available at: https://www.stepbible.org. [CC BY 4.0]
- Wikidata contributors (n.d.) Wikidata. Available at: https://www.wikidata.org. [CC0]
- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]