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How to Pronounce Hezron

HEHZ-ruhn

Hezron is pronounced HEHZ-ruhn (ˈhɛzrɑn): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: HEZ-ruhn, HEZ-ron.

What does Hezron mean?

Hezron means “the dart of joy; the division of the song”.

Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.

Who was Hezron?

Hezron was a son of Pharez and grandson of Judah (Genesis 46:12), and an ancestor of King David: Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab (Ruth 4:19). A different Hezron is listed among the sons of Reuben (Genesis 46:9, Exodus 6:14).

Also pronounced

HEZ-ruhn
HEZ-ron

Found in Scripture

Genesis 46:9Genesis 46:12Exodus 6:14Numbers 26:6Numbers 26:21Joshua 15:3Joshua 15:25Ruth 4:18Ruth 4:191 Chronicles 2:51 Chronicles 2:91 Chronicles 2:181 Chronicles 2:211 Chronicles 2:241 Chronicles 2:251 Chronicles 4:11 Chronicles 5:3

Other names from Genesis

Hebrews · HEE-broozHebron · HEE-bruhnHeifer · HEH-ferHemam · HEE-mamHemdan · HEM-danHiddekel · HID-uh-kelHittite · HIH-taitHittites · HIH-titesHivite · HAI-vaitHobah · HOH-buh

In other languages

Hezrom in Portuguese

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