Jahath Summary
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Jahath was the son of Reaiah and a descendant of Judah through Shobal.
son of Reaiah (1CH 4:2)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Judah › Pharez › Hezron › Caleb › Hur › Shobal › Reaiah › Jahath
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Jahath
broken in pieces; descending
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Jahath
· Also called · H3189 none · 1CH 4:2 snatch up
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yachat · H3189 · 1CH 4:2 snatch up
- he יַ֫חַת · H3189G
- el Ιεθ Ieth · none · 1CH 4:2
- bg Яхат
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1602 BC – 1545 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Pharez · 1722 BC Ancestor |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1602 BC – 1452 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1675 BC – 1475 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
9 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1715 BC – 1490 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
9 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1696 BC – 1471 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
10 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1795 BC – 1545 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
10 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1785 BC – 1535 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
11 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1850 BC – 695 BC |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
12 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1856 BC – 596 BC |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
12 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1756 BC – 496 BC |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
13 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1861 BC – 496 BC |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
14 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1868 BC – 398 BC |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
15 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1873 BC – 298 BC |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
16 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1882 BC – 202 BC |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
17 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1887 BC – 102 BC |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
19 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1872 BC – AD 124 |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
20 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1947 BC – AD 154 |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
21 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2423 BC – 218 BC |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
22 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2580 BC – 270 BC |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
23 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2742 BC – 327 BC |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2782 BC – 262 BC |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2919 BC – 294 BC |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2959 BC – 229 BC |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3004 BC – 169 BC |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3329 BC – 494 BC |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
28 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3069 BC – 129 BC |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
28 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3304 BC – 364 BC |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
28 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3305 BC – 365 BC |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
29 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3149 BC – 104 BC |
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Jahath Article
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Jahath is mentioned in 1Ch 4:2 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. He is identified as the son of Reaiah, who was a descendant of Judah through Shobal.
The genealogy in this chapter traces the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'). It provides a detailed record of the families and clans within the tribe of Judah, highlighting significant individuals and their relationships.
Jahath's father, Reaiah, is listed as the son of Shobal (1Ch 4:2). Shobal was one of the sons of Hur, who was the firstborn of Ephrathah, the wife of Caleb son of Hezron (1Ch.2.19,50). This places Jahath within the larger context of the Hurite clan within the tribe of Judah.
Apart from his immediate family connections, no other specific details are provided about Jahath's life, occupation, or role within the tribe. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to maintain a record of the lineage of Judah and to demonstrate the continuity of the tribe through successive generations.
The preservation of such genealogical records was important for the Israelites, as it helped to establish tribal identity, inheritance rights, and the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Jahath_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Jahath@1Ch.4.2) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, jahath_690)