International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Hirah

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Hirah


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hı̄´ra (חירה, ḥı̄rāh; Septuagint Εἰράς, Eirás): A native of Adullam, and a “friend” of Judah (, ). The Septuagint and the Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 ad) both describe him as Judah's “shepherd.