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hı̄´ra ( חירה , ḥı̄rāh ; Septuagint Εἰράς , Eirás ): A native of Adullam, and a "friend" of Judah ( Genesis 38:1 , Genesis 38:12 ). The Septuagint and the Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible , 390-405 ad) both describe him as Judah's "shepherd.»
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Hirah'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​h/hirah.html. 1915.
 
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