Neariah Summary
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Neariah, a descendant of King David, was the son of Shemaiah and had three sons: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam.
son of Shecaniah (1CH 3:22)
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 › Ram › Amminadab › Nahshon › Salmon › Boaz › Obed › Jesse › David › Solomon › Rehoboam › Abijah › Asa › Jehoshaphat › Jehoram › Ahaziah › Joash › Amaziah › Uzziah › Jotham › Ahaz › Hezekiah › Manasseh › Amon › Josiah › Jehoiakim › Jehoiachin › Pedaiah › Zerubbabel › Hananiah › Shechaniah › Shemaiah › Neariah
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Neariah
child of the Lord
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Neariah
· Also called · H5294 none · 1CH 3:22 [young] man of y-h-v-h
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נְעַרְיָה
nəarəyah · H5294 · 1CH 3:22 [young] man of y-h-v-h
- el Νωαδια Nōadia · none · 1CH 3:22
- bg Неария
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 489 BC – 347 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jehoiachin · 617 BC Ancestor |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 497 BC – 347 BC |
| Jehoiakim · 635 BC Ancestor |
7 20–45 years per generation |
c. 495 BC – 320 BC |
| Josiah · 649 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 489 BC – 289 BC |
| Hezekiah · 742 BC Ancestor |
11 20–45 years per generation |
c. 522 BC – 247 BC |
| Amaziah · 826 BC Ancestor |
15 20–45 years per generation |
c. 526 BC – 151 BC |
| Joash · 845 BC Ancestor |
16 20–45 years per generation |
c. 525 BC – 125 BC |
| Jehoshaphat · 949 BC Ancestor |
19 20–45 years per generation |
c. 569 BC – 94 BC |
| Solomon · 1036 BC Ancestor |
23 20–45 years per generation |
c. 576 BC – 1 BC |
| David · 1086 BC Ancestor |
24 20–45 years per generation |
c. 606 BC – 6 BC |
| Absalom · 1051 BC Ancestor |
24 20–45 years per generation |
c. 571 BC – AD 30 |
| Ruth · 1116 BC Ancestor |
27 20–45 years per generation |
c. 576 BC – AD 100 |
| Pharez · 1722 BC Ancestor |
33 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1062 BC – 237 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
35 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1135 BC – 260 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
36 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1175 BC – 275 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
36 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1156 BC – 256 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
37 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1255 BC – 330 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
37 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1245 BC – 320 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
38 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1175 BC – AD 2816 |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
39 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1181 BC – AD 2915 |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
39 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1081 BC – AD 3015 |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
40 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1186 BC – AD 3015 |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
41 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1193 BC – AD 3113 |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
42 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1198 BC – AD 3213 |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
43 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1207 BC – AD 3309 |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
44 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1212 BC – AD 3409 |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
46 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1197 BC – AD 3634 |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
47 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1272 BC – AD 3664 |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
48 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1748 BC – AD 3293 |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
49 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1905 BC – AD 3241 |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
50 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2067 BC – AD 3184 |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
51 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2107 BC – AD 3249 |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
52 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2244 BC – AD 3217 |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
53 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2284 BC – AD 3282 |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
54 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2329 BC – AD 3342 |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
54 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2654 BC – AD 3017 |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
55 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2394 BC – AD 3382 |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
55 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2629 BC – AD 3147 |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
55 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2630 BC – AD 3146 |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
56 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2474 BC – AD 3407 |
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Neariah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Neariah is mentioned in 1Ch 3:22-23 as a descendant of King David through the line of Solomon. He was the son of Shemaiah and is listed among the descendants of Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin), the king of Judah who was exiled to Babylon.
The genealogical record in 1Chronicles 3 traces the royal line of David, demonstrating the continuity of the Davidic dynasty even after the Babylonian exile. Neariah's mention in this genealogy serves to establish his place within the lineage of David and to highlight the preservation of David's descendants.
According to the text, Neariah had three sons: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam. Beyond this information, no further details are provided about Neariah's life, his role within the family, or the historical context in which he lived.
The inclusion of Neariah and his sons in the genealogy may indicate that they held some importance or influence within the post-exilic Jewish community. The chronicler's decision to record their names suggests that they were recognized as part of the royal lineage and that their descendants may have played a role in the restoration of Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple.
However, given the limited information available, it is difficult to draw firm conclusions about Neariah's specific contributions or the significance of his family in the broader historical context. His presence in the genealogy primarily serves to demonstrate the enduring legacy of David's dynasty and the fulfillment of God's promise to maintain David's throne.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Neariah_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Neariah@1Ch.3.22-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, neariah_2161)