Irijah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Irijah in the Bible?
Irijah, a captain at the gate of Benjamin in Jerusalem, arrested the prophet Jeremiah on suspicion of intending to desert to the Chaldeans.
SIGNIFICANCE
His actions highlight the tensions and suspicions that existed during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Irijah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Irijah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Irijah clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Irijah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/irijah/