יַ֫חַת
ya.chat
Jahath
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word יַ֫חַת (ya.chat) serves as a proper name for a person, known as Jahath. This name occurs twice in the Bible, suggesting it is associated with at least two individuals. In terms of usage, the name Jahath is likely a personal identifier, similar to modern-day names. It does not convey any specific meaning or characteristic, but rather functions as a distinct label to differentiate one person from others. Given its limited occurrences, the name Jahath does not hold broader significance in the biblical narrative, but rather remains a specific detail within the text.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
Reaiah the son of Shobal became the father of Jahath; and Jahath became the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.
1 Chronicles 4:2Reaiah the son of Shobal became the father of Jahath; and Jahath became the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.