Bible Dictionary

Jeriah

The name Jeriah means “fear, or throwing down, of the Lord”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

a Kohathite Levite, chief of the great house of Hebron when David organized the service. (1 Chronicles 23:19; 24:23) B.C. 1014. The same man is mentioned again as Jerijah. (1 Chronicles 26:31)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

je-ri'-a (yeriyahu, "founded of Yahweh"): In 1Ch 23:19; 24:23 = "Jerijah" (yeriyah), 26:31, head of a Levitical house: called chief of the Hebronites in 24:23 (compare 24:30).