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Meroz

Meroz (Biblical Place • Mount Tabor • 32.687°N, 35.391°E): Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 5:23 (identified with Mount Tabor ). It is closely linked with Judges 5 ( Judges • Chapter 5 (31 verses)): Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying, Praise ye the Lord for the avenging of Israel , when the people willingly offered themselves. Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the Lord; I will sing praise to the Lord God of Isr... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Esau ( Edom ), Ephraim , Amalek , Benjamin , Seir , Edom, Sinai .

Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage

Perez (Generation 24 • Messianic Line • Child of Judah ): ( Genesis 38:29 , Genesis 46:12 , Numbers 26:20 , 1 Chronicles 2:4 , 1 Chronicles 4:1 ) Perez was the twin brother of Zerah . ( Genesis 38:29-30 ) (mentioned in Genesis 38 , Genesis 46 , Numbers 26 ) Serug (Generation 17 • Messianic Line • Child of Reu ): Serug is a biblical figure in Generation 17 of the Messianic Line, child of Reu , parent of Nahor . ( Genesis 11:20 , 1 Chronicles 1:25-26 , Luke 3:35 , Genesis 11:22-23 ) (mentioned in Genesis 11 , 1 Chronicles 1 , Luke 3 ) Hezron (Generation 25 • Messianic Line • Child of Perez): Hezron is a biblical figure in Generation 25 of the Messianic Line, child of Perez, parent of Jerahmeel , Ram (or Amram ), Caleb (or Carmi or Chelubai ), Ashhur , Segub . ( Numbers 26:21 , Ruth 4:19 , 1 Chronicles 2:5 ) (mentioned in Genesis 46 , Exodus 6 , Numbers 26 ) Ahaz (Generation 45 • Messianic Line • Child of Jotham ): Ahaz is a biblical figure in Generation 45 of the Messianic Line, child of Jotham , parent of Hezekiah . ( 1 Chronicles 3:13 , Matthew 1:9 ) (mentioned in 2 Kings 15 , 2 Kings 16 , 2 Kings 17 )

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Meroz (Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 5:23 (identified with Mount Tabor ).) Merom (lake. Referenced in Josh 11:5 , Josh 11:7 .)

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Judges 5:23 : "Curse ye Meroz , said the angel of the Lord, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the Lord, to the help of the Lord against the mighty."; Ezra 7:3 : "The son of Amariah , the son of Azariah , the son of Meraioth ,"; Joshua 11:7 : "So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against them by the waters of Merom suddenly; and they fell upon them.". Related canonical books and chapters: Judges 5 ( Judges • Chapter 5 (31 verses)).

Topics, People & Places (36)

Meroz

99% Mapped Place

Biblical Place • Mount Tabor • 32.687°N, 35.391°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 5:23 (identified with Mount Tabor ).

Judges 5

99% Chapter

Judges • Chapter 5 (31 verses)

Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying, Praise ye the Lord for the avenging of Israel , when the people willingly offered themselves. Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the Lord; I will sing praise to the Lord God of Isr... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Esau ( Edom ), Ephraim , Amalek , Benjamin , Seir , Edom, Sinai .

Perez

96% Messianic Line

Generation 24 • Messianic Line • Child of Judah

( Genesis 38:29 , Genesis 46:12 , Numbers 26:20 , 1 Chronicles 2:4 , 1 Chronicles 4:1 )Perez was the twin brother of Zerah . ( Genesis 38:29-30 )

Serug

83% Messianic Line

Generation 17 • Messianic Line • Child of Reu

Serug is a biblical figure in Generation 17 of the Messianic Line , child of Reu , parent of Nahor . ( Genesis 11:20 , 1 Chronicles 1:25-26 , Luke 3:35 , Genesis 11:22-23 )

Hezron

78% Messianic Line

Generation 25 • Messianic Line • Child of Perez

Hezron is a biblical figure in Generation 25 of the Messianic Line , child of Perez , parent of Jerahmeel , Ram (or Amram ), Caleb (or Carmi or Chelubai ), Ashhur , Segub . ( Numbers 26:21 , Ruth 4:19 , 1 Chronicles 2:5 )

Ahaz

76% Messianic Line

Generation 45 • Messianic Line • Child of Jotham

Ahaz is a biblical figure in Generation 45 of the Messianic Line , child of Jotham , parent of Hezekiah . ( 1 Chronicles 3:13 , Matthew 1:9 )

Meraioth

75% Gen 33

Generation 33 • Child of Zerahiah

Meraioth is a biblical figure in Generation 33, child of Zerahiah , parent of Amariah . ( 1 Chronicles 6:6 , 6:52 , Ezra 7:3-4 )

75% Gen 21

Generation 21 • Child of Nahor

Uz is a biblical figure in Generation 21, child of Nahor . ( Genesis 22:21 )

Ezra

75% Gen 48

Generation 48 • Child of Seraiah

( Ezra 7:1 )Ezra was the priest who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity and recorded the events in the book of the Bible named Ezra.

Nahor

74% Messianic Line

Generation 18 • Messianic Line • Child of Serug

Nahor is a biblical figure in Generation 18 of the Messianic Line , child of Serug , parent of Terah . ( Genesis 11:22 , 1 Chronicles 1:25-26 , Luke 3:34-35 , Genesis 11:24-25 )

Reu

74% Messianic Line

Generation 16 • Messianic Line • Child of Peleg

Reu is a biblical figure in Generation 16 of the Messianic Line , child of Peleg , parent of Serug . ( Genesis 10:25 , 1 Chronicles 1:24-25 , Luke 3:35 , Genesis 11:20-21 )

Buz

73% Gen 21

Generation 21 • Child of Nahor

Buz is a biblical figure in Generation 21, child of Nahor . ( Genesis 22:21 )

Lamech

72% Messianic Line

Generation 9 • Messianic Line • Child of Methuselah

Lamech is a biblical figure in Generation 9 of the Messianic Line , child of Methuselah , parent of Noah . ( Genesis 5:25 , 1 Chronicles 1:4 , Luke 3:36 , Genesis 5:31 )

Boaz

72% Messianic Line

Generation 30 • Messianic Line • Child of Salma (or Salmon)

Boaz is a biblical figure in Generation 30 of the Messianic Line , child of Salma (or Salmon ), parent of Obed . ( Ruth 4:21 , 1 Chronicles 2:11 )

Enoch

70% Messianic Line

Generation 7 • Messianic Line • Child of Jared

Enoch is a biblical figure in Generation 7 of the Messianic Line , child of Jared , parent of Methuselah . ( Genesis 5:15 , 1 Chronicles 1:3 , Luke 3:37 , Genesis 5:23 )

Zerahiah

70% Gen 32

Generation 32 • Child of Uzzi

Zerahiah is a biblical figure in Generation 32, child of Uzzi , parent of Meraioth . ( 1 Chronicles 6:6 , 6:51 , Ezra 7:4 )

Peleg

69% Messianic Line

Generation 15 • Messianic Line • Child of Eber (or Heber)

( Genesis 10:25 , 1 Chronicles 1:19 , Luke 3:35 , Genesis 11:18-19 ) The first person of Scripture's genealogies to die after the Flood was someone born after the Flood : Peleg.

Abram/Abraham

68% Messianic Line

Generation 20 • Messianic Line • Child of Terah

( Genesis 11:26 , 1 Chronicles 1:26-27 , Luke 3:34 , Genesis 25:7-10 ) G-d renamed Abram to Abraham ( Genesis 17:5 ). Abram was the first person called 'Hebrew' in the Bible ( Genesis 14:13 ). Abram was born 1948 years from the creation of the world.

Shem

68% Messianic Line

Generation 11 • Messianic Line • Child of Noah

( Genesis 5:32 , 1 Chronicles 1:4 , Luke 3:36 ) • ( Genesis 11:10-11 ) Shem was the oldest of Noah 's sons (Shem is older than Japheth - Genesis 10:21 , Ham is the youngest son- Genesis 9:22-24 )

Merari

67% Gen 24

Generation 24 • Child of Levi

( Genesis 46:11 , Exodus 6:16 , Numbers 3:17 , 1 Chronicles 2:1 , 6:1 , 6:16 ) The families of the sons of Merari were to camp on the northward side of the tabernacle ( Numbers 3:35 ).

μέρος

meros

G3313 Greek

a part, share, portion

a part, share, portion. Primary meaning: a part, share, portion, lot. Strong's: a division or share (literally or figuratively, in a wide application). Lexical nuances: a part , share , portion : Jo 13:8 , Ac 19:27 (Page, in l.), Re 20:6 22:19 ; hence (cl.), lot , destiny , Mt 24:51 , Lk 12:46 , Re 21:8 .

Eber (or Heber)

67% Messianic Line

Generation 14 • Messianic Line • Child of Shelah

( Genesis 10:24 , 1 Chronicles 1:18 , Luke 3:35 , Genesis 11:17-18 ) Eber/Heber is the person who became the father of the Hebrews . Abram was the first to be called a Hebrew in Scripture ( Genesis 14:13 ).

Merib-baal

66% Gen 32

Generation 32 • Child of Jonathan

( 1 Chronicles 9:40 ) Called Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 4 and 2 Samuel 9

Azor

66% Messianic Line

Generation 56 • Messianic Line • Child of Eliakim

Azor is a biblical figure in Generation 56 of the Messianic Line , child of Eliakim , parent of Zadoc . ( Matthew 1:13 )

Jephunneh

66% Gen 25

Generation 25 • Child of Shelah

Caleb is the son of Jephunneh ( Numbers 13:6 ) who was a Kenizzite ( Numbers 32:12 ) of the tribe of Judah ( Numbers 13:6 ). Kenizzites were Canaanites ( Genesis 15:18-21 ). Judah 's first wife, Shua, was a Canaanite woman( Genesis 28:2 , 12 ). She bore him Er, Onan , and Shelah ( 1 Chronicles 2:3 ) but Er and Onan died. Ergo, it is likely Caleb is descended from Shelah .

Judah

65% Messianic Line

Generation 23 • Messianic Line • Child of Jacob/Israel

Judah is a biblical figure in Generation 23 of the Messianic Line , child of Jacob/Israel , parent of Er, Onan , Shelah , Perez , Zerah . ( Genesis 29:35 , 1 Chronicles 2:1 )

Hazo

64% Gen 21

Generation 21 • Child of Nahor

Hazo is a biblical figure in Generation 21, child of Nahor . ( Genesis 22:22 )

Ahimaaz

64% Gen 37

Generation 37 • Child of Zadok

Ahimaaz is a biblical figure in Generation 37, child of Zadok , parent of Azariah . ( 1 Chronicles 6:8 , 6:53 )

Noah

64% Messianic Line

Generation 10 • Messianic Line • Child of Lamech

( Genesis 5:28-29 , 1 Chronicles 1:4 , Luke 3:36 ) The Flood came when Noah was 600 years old ( Genesis 7:6 ) • ( Genesis 9:29 )

Caleb

63% Gen 26

Generation 26 • Child of Jephunneh

Caleb is the son of Jephunneh ( Numbers 13:6 ) who was a Kenizzite ( Numbers 32:12 ) of the tribe of Judah ( Numbers 13:6 ). Kenizzites were Canaanites ( Genesis 15:18-21 ). Judah 's first wife (Shua's daughter) was a Canaanite woman( Genesis 38:2 , 12 ). She bore him Er, Onan , and Shelah ( 1 Chronicles 2:3 ) but Er and Onan died. Ergo, it is likely Caleb is descended from Shelah .

Lamech

63% Gen 7

Generation 7 • Child of Methushael

Lamech is a biblical figure in Generation 7, child of Methushael . ( Genesis 4:18 )

Merom

63% Mapped Place

Biblical Place • 33.075°N, 35.605°E

lake. Referenced in Josh 11:5 , Josh 11:7 .

Ithamar

63% Gen 27

Generation 27 • Child of Aaron

( Exodus 6:23 , Numbers 3:2 , Numbers 26:60 , 1 Chronicles 6:3 , 1 Chronicles 24:1 ) Moses , Aaron , and his sons were to camp before the tabernacle eastward, toward the sunrise ( Numbers 3:38 ).

Eleazar

63% Gen 27

Generation 27 • Child of Aaron

( Exodus 6:23 , Numbers 3:2 , Numbers 26:60 , 1 Chronicles 6:3 , 6:50 , 24:1 , Ezra 7:5 ) Moses , Aaron , and his sons were to camp before the tabernacle eastward, toward the sunrise ( Numbers 3:38 ).

Melech

63% Gen 34

Generation 34 • Child of Micah

Melech is a biblical figure in Generation 34, child of Micah . ( 1 Chronicles 9:41 )

ἔλεος

eleos

G1656 Greek

mercy, pity, compassion

mercy, pity, compassion. Primary meaning: mercy, pity, compassion. Strong's: compassion (human or divine, especially active). Lexical nuances: mercy, pity, compassion ;

Scripture Passages (24)

Judges 5:23 (KJV)

Judges 5 KJV

Curse ye Meroz , said the angel of the Lord, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the Lord, to the help of the Lord against the mighty.

Ezra 7:3 (KJV)

KJV

The son of Amariah , the son of Azariah , the son of Meraioth ,

Joshua 11:7 (KJV)

KJV

So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against them by the waters of Merom suddenly; and they fell upon them.

Joshua 21:7 (KJV)

KJV

The children of Merari by their families had out of the tribe of Reuben , and out of the tribe of Gad , and out of the tribe of Zebulun , twelve cities.

1 Chronicles 4:17-18 (KJV)

KJV

Ezrah’s sons were Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon. Mered was the father of Miriam , Shammai, and Ishbah. Ishbah was the father of Eshtemoa . Mered had a wife from Egypt . She had Jered, Heber , and Jekuthiel. Jered was Gedor ’s father. Heber was Soco ’s father. And Jekuthiel was Zanoah ’s father. These were the sons of Bithiah. Bithiah was Pharaoh’s daughter. She was Mered’s wife from Egypt .

Psalms 102:13 (KJV)

KJV

Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion : for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.

2 Kings 8:15 (KJV)

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And it came to pass on the morrow, that he took a thick cloth, and dipped it in water, and spread it on his face, so that he died: and Hazael reigned in his stead.

Ezra 2:3 (KJV)

KJV

The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two.

1 Chronicles 9:42 (KJV)

KJV

And Ahaz begat Jarah ; and Jarah begat Alemeth , and Azmaveth , and Zimri ; and Zimri begat Moza ;

Judges 9:27 (KJV)

KJV

And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trode the grapes, and made merry, and went into the house of their god, and did eat and drink, and cursed Abimelech.

Micah 1:12 (KJV)

KJV

For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the Lord unto the gate of Jerusalem .

1 Kings 16:9 (KJV)

KJV

And his servant Zimri , captain of half his chariots, conspired against him, as he was in Tirzah , drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza steward of his house in Tirzah .

1 Samuel 6:17 (KJV)

KJV

And these are the golden emerods which the Philistines returned for a trespass offering unto the Lord; for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Ashkelon one, for Gath one, for Ekron one;

Numbers 4:42 (KJV)

KJV

And those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari , throughout their families, by the house of their fathers,

Numbers 3:33 (KJV)

KJV

Of Merari was the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites: these are the families of Merari .

1 Chronicles 8:35 (KJV)

KJV

And the sons of Micah were, Pithon , and Melech , and Tarea, and Ahaz .

1 Chronicles 6:29 (KJV)

KJV

The sons of Merari ; Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzza his son,