Nerias

Neri'as (Νηρίας), the Graecized form (Bar. 1:1) of the name of NERIAH SEE NERIAH (q.v.), the father of Seraiah and Baruch (Jer 45:1; Jer 51:59).

Another Nerias or Neriah is mentioned by Josephus (Ant. 10:9, 6), and also by the Jewish record Seder Olam, as a high-priest, son of Uriah and father of Odeas or Hosaiah; but the reference is probably to AZARIAH, 15 (2Ch 31:10). SEE HIGH-PRIEST.

⇒Bible concordance for NERI.

⇒See also the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.