Person Old Testament
Seraiah
Seraiah, the son of Kenaz, was the father of Joab, who was the father of the Valley of Craftsmen. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 4:13.
Why it matters. Son of Kenaz; father of Joab
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Seraiah
Seraiah, mentioned in 1Ch.4.13-14, was the son of Kenaz and the father of Joab. He is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. Seraiah's son, Joab, is described as the father of Ge-harashim, which means "Valley of Craftsmen." This suggests that Joab and his descendants were skilled artisans or craftsmen, possibly renowned for their expertise in a particular trade. The mention of Seraiah and Joab in this genealogical record highlights the importance of family lineage and occupational heritage within the tribe of Judah.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Family
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 2 verses across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.