Bible Dictionary

Jered

The name Jered means “ruling; coming down”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(descent).
  1. Son of Mahalaleel and father of Enoch. (1 Chronicles 1:2)
  2. One of the descendants of Judah signalized as the "father" --i.e. the founder-- "of Gedor." (1 Chronicles 4:18)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

je'-red (yeredh, "descent"): A Judahite, father of Gedor (1Ch 4:18).

See also JARED.