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Rosh

Holman Bible Dictionary

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(rohssh) Personal name meaning, “head” or “chief.” Seventh son of Benjamin (Genesis 46:21 ). The earliest Greek translation regards Rosh as a son of Bela, hence Benjamin's grandson. The name is absent in parallel lists of Benjamin's sons (Numbers 26:38-39 ); 1 Chronicles 8:1-5 ).

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Rosh'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​r/rosh.html. 1991.
 
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