Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Descent. ) The fourth antediluvian patriarch in descent from Seth (Gen. 5:15-20; Luke 3:37), the father of Enoch; called Jered in 1 Chr. 1:2. ) A son of Ezra probably (1 Chr. 4:18).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(descent), one of the antediluvian patriarchs, and further of Enoch (Genesis 5:15,16,18-20; Luke 3:37) In the lists of Chronicles the name is given in the Authorized Version Jered.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
JA'RED (descent), the father of Enoch. Gen 5:15-20; Luke 3:37. In 1 Chr 1:2 he is called Jered.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
a ruling; commanding; coming down
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