Hirah

HIRAH hi'-ra (chirah; Septuagint Eiras):

A native of Adullam, and a "friend" of Judah (Genesis 38:1,12). The Septuagint and the Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A.D.) both describe him as Judah's "shepherd."

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Bibliography Information

Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'HIRAH'".  "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia".  1915.