Imrah
Imrah was a descendant of Asher, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher in 1 Chronicles.
Biography
Imrah was a member of the tribe of Asher, listed in the detailed genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:36 as a son of Zophah. Zophah was himself a descendant through the lineage of Asher, placing Imrah several generations removed from the tribal patriarch. The genealogies of 1 Chronicles 7 preserving Imrah's name were likely compiled during or after the period of the Divided Monarchy, reflecting the ongoing effort to maintain accurate tribal records despite the disruptions of war, exile, and dispersal. While nothing is known of Imrah's personal deeds or character, his presence in the canonical genealogy signals that his family maintained recognized standing within the Asherite community.
Significance
Imrah's place in the Asherite genealogy of 1 Chronicles 7 illustrates the theological importance Scripture places on genealogical continuity. The detailed preservation of even minor family names reflects the conviction that God's covenant with Israel extended to every tribe and clan. For post-exilic readers, these genealogies served as anchors of identity, reassuring a scattered people that their lineages, and thus their inheritance in the promises of God, remained intact. Imrah's name, though brief in the text, participated in this larger narrative of covenant fidelity across generations.
Verse Appearances (1)
1 Chronicles
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]
- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]