תַּאֲרֵעַ (ta.a.re.a)
ta.a.re.a
Tarea
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Tarea identifies a specific individual in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin during the era of the United Monarchy. Listed as a son of Micah and a brother to Pithon, Melech, and Ahaz, he appears in the lineage tracing back to Saul (1 Chronicles 8:35). The sources note that this same figure is referred to as Tahrea in 1 Chronicles 9:41, indicating a textual variation or alternate spelling for the ancestor within the royal family records.
Etymologically, the name is interpreted to mean "chamber of a neighbor." While it does not carry a major theological narrative weight like the names of kings or prophets, its inclusion in these lists preserves the memory of Saul’s extended family. The variation between Tarea and Tahrea highlights the careful transmission of Benjamite heritage in the historical books.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Names like Tarea often slip past us in long genealogies, yet they hold a quiet significance for our faith. This name appears in the records of Benjamin, linking an ordinary man to the lineage of King Saul. It reminds us that God’s story is built not only on dramatic moments but also on the faithful preservation of families and histories.
Even when we do not know every detail of a person’s life, their inclusion in Scripture shows that God values every individual. The slight variation between Tarea and Tahrea in different chapters highlights how carefully these records were kept. We can trust that the same God who preserved these names is attentive to our own place in His plan.
When you encounter such lists, let them encourage you. Your life, like Tarea’s, contributes to a larger narrative that God oversees. He remembers those who are often overlooked, and He weaves their stories into the enduring witness of His people.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Tarea1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/תַאְרֵ֥עַ1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 8:35
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.
This verse explicitly lists Tarea as a son of Micah and brother to Ahaz, anchoring his identity within Saul’s extended family.