Gera

BelaEnglish

A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.3.

Gera is mentioned in1 Chronicles 8:3as one of the sons of Bela, who was a son of Benjamin. This genealogy traces the descendants of Benjamin, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Israel). Gera is listed among the five sons of Bela, along with Addar, Abihud, Abishua, and Naaman. No further information is provided about Gera's life or his role within the tribe of Benjamin. The inclusion of Gera in this genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israel, as well as the significance of the tribe of Benjamin in the nation's history.