Bible Person

Jarib

Meaning: fighting; chiding; multiplying; avenging · Male · 1 cross reference

This Jarib entry refers to one of the chiefs summoned by Ezra in chapter 8, not to the priestly offender in Ezra 10:18. He belongs to the practical leadership supporting the return mission. First appears in Ezra 8:16.1

AI summary: This Jarib matters because his single cross reference places him among the men Ezra gathers to help address the need for proper ministers and order for the journey. The entry shows that restoration advanced through concrete human coordination as well as prayer. Taken together, the material presents this Jarib as a leader in the return-from-exile mission.1

Central Figure

Jarib

Meaning: fighting; chiding; multiplying; avenging

One of the chiefs sent by Ezra to bring up the priests to Jerusalem (Ezra 8:16).