Harif
Head of an Israelite family that returned from exile
Harif was the head of an Israelite family that returned to Judah after the Babylonian exile. His descendants are mentioned among those who sealed the covenant with God under Nehemiah's leadership. The family is also known by the name Jorif in parallel texts.
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Return of the descendants from exile
Harif's descendants, 112 persons, are mentioned among those who returned to Judah from the Babylonian exile under Zerubbabel's leadership.
Parallel mention in the book of Ezra
In Ezra's list of returnees, the family is referred to by the related name Jorif (or Jarif), with 112 descendants.
Sealing of the covenant under Nehemiah
Harif is mentioned among the leaders of the people who sealed the covenant to follow God's law during Nehemiah's reforms in Jerusalem.
The people's commitment to God's law
As part of the covenant renewal, Harif and the other leaders committed themselves to walk according to God's law given through Moses and to keep all the Lord's commands and statutes.