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Jared
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
Descent. (1.) The fourth antediluvian patriarch in descent from Seth (Gen. 5:15-20; Luke 3:37), the father of Enoch; called Jered in 1 Chr. 1:2. (2.) A son of Ezra probably (1 Chr. 4:18).
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(descent), one of the antediluvian patriarchs, and further of Enoch (Genesis 5:15,16,18-20; Luke 3:37) In the lists of Chronicles the name is given in the Authorized Version Jered.
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
JA'RED (descent), the father of Enoch. Gen 5:15-20; Luke 3:37. In 1 Chr 1:2 he is called Jered.
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
a ruling; commanding; coming down
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
JA'RED (descent), the father of Enoch. Gen 5:15-20; Luke 3:37. In 1 Chr 1:2 he is called Jered.