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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Heresh</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/h/heresh.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_chronicles/9-15.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/h/heresh.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Heresh</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/h/heres--mountain.htm" title="Heres: Mountain">◄</a> Heresh <a href="/topical/naves/h/heresh--a_levite.htm" title="Heresh: A Levite">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Heresh is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the genealogical records of the tribe of Levi. The name "Heresh" is found in the context of the Levitical families who returned from the Babylonian exile. The name itself is of Hebrew origin, and while its exact meaning is not definitively established, it is often associated with the concept of "deaf" or "silent."<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Nehemiah 3:8</a> :</b> Heresh is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah, which details the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership. In <a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Nehemiah 3:8</a>, the text states: "Next to him, Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. Next to him, Hananiah, a perfumer, made repairs. They restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall." While Heresh is not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the rebuilding efforts includes various families and individuals, among whom the descendants of Heresh are implied to have participated.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/1_chronicles/9-12.htm">1 Chronicles 9:12</a> :</b> The Chronicles provide a genealogical record of the Levites, and Heresh is listed among the descendants. The verse reads: "Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer." Heresh is part of the broader Levitical lineage, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the priestly and Levitical lines after the return from exile.<br><br><b>Historical and Theological Context:</b><br><br>Heresh's mention in the genealogical records underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the post-exilic community. The return from Babylonian captivity marked a significant period of restoration and renewal for the Israelites, particularly for the Levites, who were responsible for the temple services and maintaining the religious practices of the nation. The inclusion of Heresh in these records highlights the continuity of the Levitical priesthood and the fulfillment of God's promises to preserve His people.<br><br>Theologically, the preservation of the Levitical line, including figures like Heresh, is significant in understanding the faithfulness of God to His covenant with Israel. The Levites played a crucial role in the spiritual life of the nation, serving as mediators between God and the people, and their genealogies serve as a testament to God's enduring commitment to His chosen people.<br><br><b>Cultural and Linguistic Notes:</b><br><br>The name "Heresh" may carry connotations of silence or being deaf, which could be symbolic in the context of the Levitical duties that often required listening and obedience to God's commands. In ancient Hebrew culture, names were often reflective of personal characteristics or life circumstances, and while the specific reason for Heresh's name is not detailed in the biblical text, it remains a point of interest for biblical scholars and linguists.<br><br>In summary, Heresh is a minor yet significant figure within the Levitical genealogies, representing the enduring legacy and divine preservation of the priestly line in post-exilic Israel. His mention in the Scriptures serves as a reminder of the intricate tapestry of individuals and families that contributed to the spiritual and communal life of the Israelites.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Heresh</span><p>a carpenter<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Heresh</span><p>(<i>artificer</i>), a Levite attached to the tabernacle (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">1 Chronicles 9:15</a>) (B.C. 536.)<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">HERESH</span><p>he'-resh (cheresh; the Septuagint's Codex Vaticanus, Rharaiel; Codex Alexandrinus, Hares): A Levite (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">1 Chronicles 9:15</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2792.htm"><span class="l">2792. Cheresh -- a Levite</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2791b, 2792. Cheresh. 2793 . a Levite. Transliteration: Cheresh Phonetic<br> Spelling: (kheh'-resh) Short Definition: <b>Heresh</b>. <b>...</b> <b>Heresh</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2792.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/h/heresh.htm"><span class="l"><b>Heresh</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>HERESH</b>. he'-resh (cheresh; the Septuagint's Codex Vaticanus, Rharaiel; Codex<br> Alexandrinus, Hares): A Levite (1 Chronicles 9:15). <b>...</b><b>Heresh</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/heresh.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zicri.htm"><span class="l">Zicri (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See NIV). 1 Chronicles 9:15 and Bakbakkar, <b>Heresh</b>, and Galal, and Mattaniah the<br> son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zicri.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zichri.htm"><span class="l">Zichri (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 9:15 and Bakbakkar, <b>Heresh</b>, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica,<br> the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zichri.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/galal.htm"><span class="l">Galal (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 9:15 and Bakbakkar, <b>Heresh</b>, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica,<br> the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/galal.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mica.htm"><span class="l">Mica (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 9:15 and Bakbakkar, <b>Heresh</b>, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica,<br> the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mica.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mattaniah.htm"><span class="l">Mattaniah (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 9:15 and Bakbakkar, <b>Heresh</b>, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica,<br> the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mattaniah.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mattani'ah.htm"><span class="l">Mattani'ah (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 9:15 and Bakbakkar, <b>Heresh</b>, and Galal, and Mattaniah the<br> son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mattani'ah.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bakbakkar.htm"><span class="l">Bakbakkar (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 9:15 and Bakbakkar, <b>Heresh</b>, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica,<br> the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bakbakkar.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bakbak'kar.htm"><span class="l">Bakbak'kar (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Bakbak'kar (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 9:15 and Bakbakkar, <b>Heresh</b>, and Galal, and<br> Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bakbak'kar.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/asaph.htm"><span class="l">Asaph (47 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 9:15 and Bakbakkar, <b>Heresh</b>, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica,<br> the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/asaph.htm - 24k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Heresh (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">1 Chronicles 9:15</a></span><br />and Bakbakkar, <span class="boldtext">Heresh</span>, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/heresh.htm">Heresh</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/h/heresh--a_levite.htm">Heresh: A Levite</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zicri.htm">Zicri (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zichri.htm">Zichri (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/galal.htm">Galal (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mica.htm">Mica (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mattaniah.htm">Mattaniah (16 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mattani'ah.htm">Mattani'ah (16 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bakbakkar.htm">Bakbakkar (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bakbak'kar.htm">Bakbak'kar (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/asaph.htm">Asaph (47 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/heresies.htm">Heresies (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/here's.htm">Here's (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah (54 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/h/heres--mountain.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Heres: Mountain"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Heres: Mountain" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/h/heresh--a_levite.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Heresh: A Levite"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Heresh: A Levite" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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