(a noble race), an Adullamite, the friend of Judah. (Genesis 38:1,12) and see Genesis38:20
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915
hi'-ra (chirah; Septuagint Eiras): A native of Adullam, and a "friend" of Judah (Ge 38:1,12). The Septuagint and the Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A.D.) both describe him as Judah's "shepherd."