Arah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Arah, whose daughter was married to Shechaniah, was the father-in-law of Tobiah the Ammonite.
his sons (descendants) returned to Judah after captivity (EZR 2:5)
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Arah
the way; a traveler
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Arah
· Also called · H733 none · EZR 2:5 he wanders
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arach · H733 · EZR 2:5 he wanders
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- el Ηρα Ēra · none · EZR 2:5
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Arah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Arah is mentioned in Neh 6:18 as the father-in-law of Tobiah the Ammonite, who opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Arah's daughter was married to a man named Shechaniah, and this marriage alliance created a connection between Tobiah and some of the Jewish nobles. This relationship complicated Nehemiah's efforts to restore and protect Jerusalem, as Tobiah used his influence to undermine Nehemiah's authority.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Arah_2) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Arah@Ezr.2.5-Neh) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, arah_283)