Ard is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the genealogies of the tribes of Israel. He is recognized as one of the descendants of Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. The name "Ard" is believed to mean "fugitive" or "one who descends," reflecting the Hebrew roots of the name.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 46:21 · Ard is listed among the sons of Benjamin who went down to Egypt with Jacob. The verse states: "The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard."

2. Numbers 26:38-40 · In the census of the Israelites in the wilderness, Ard is mentioned as a descendant of Benjamin through his son Bela. The passage reads: "The descendants of Benjamin by their clans were: the Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram, the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham. The descendants of Bela were Ard and Naaman."

3. 1 Chronicles 8:3 · Ard is again mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin. The verse states: "The sons of Bela were Addar, Gera, Abihud, Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram."

Tribal Significance:

Ard's inclusion in the genealogies highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israel. As a descendant of Benjamin, Ard is part of a tribe known for its warriors and significant role in the history of Israel. The tribe of Benjamin was one of the twelve tribes of Israel and played a crucial role in the formation of the Israelite kingdom, with notable figures such as King Saul emerging from this tribe.

Cultural and Historical Context:

The genealogical records in which Ard is mentioned serve not only as historical accounts but also as theological affirmations of God's promises to the patriarchs. The listing of descendants underscores the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, ensuring the growth and continuity of their lineage.

In the broader narrative of the Bible, genealogies like those including Ard provide a framework for understanding the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through the history of Israel. They connect the past with the present, showing the faithfulness of God across generations.

Theological Implications:

From a theological perspective, the mention of Ard and other descendants in the genealogies emphasizes the providence and sovereignty of God in guiding the history of His people. Each name, including Ard's, represents a link in the chain of God's unfolding plan for Israel and, ultimately, for the coming of the Messiah through the line of Judah.

Ard's presence in the biblical record, though brief, is a testament to the intricate tapestry of relationships and divine purposes that characterize the narrative of Scripture.Ard

one that commands; he that descends

Ard

(one that descending), the son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin. (Genesis 46:21; Numbers 26:40) In (1 Chronicles 8:3) he is called ADDAR.

Descent, a grandson of Benjamin (Numbers 26:38-40). In 1 Chronicles 8:3 he is called Addar. His descendants are mentioned in Numbers 26:40. (suffix) Alt. of artARD

ard ('ard, meaning unknown): Either directly or more remotely a son of Benjamin. Numbers 26:38-40 mentions five sons of Benjamin, together with Ard and Naaman, the sons of Bela, Benjamin's oldest son, counting all seven as ancestors of Benjamite families. In 1 Chronicles 8:1-3 Addar and Naaman are mentioned, with others, as sons of Bela, Addar and Ard being apparently the same name with the consonants transposed. In Genesis 46:21 ten sons of Benjamin are counted, including at least the three grandsons, Ard and Naaman and Gera.

714. Ard -- a descendant of Benjamin
... 713, 714. Ard. 715 . a descendant of Benjamin. Transliteration: Ard
Phonetic Spelling: (ard) Short Definition: Ard. Word Origin ...
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716. Ardi -- a descendant of Ard
... 715, 716. Ardi. 717 . a descendant of Ard. Transliteration: Ardi Phonetic Spelling:
(ar-dee) Short Definition: Ardites. Word Origin from Ard Definition a desc ...
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715. Ardon -- a son of Caleb
... 1). Ardon. From the same as Ard; roaming; Ardon, an Israelite -- Ardon. see
HEBREW Ard. 714, 715. Ardon. 716 . Strong's Numbers.
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7910. shikkor -- drunken
... drunkard,. Or shikkor {shik-kore'}; from shakar; intoxicated, as a state or a habit --
drunk(-ard, -en, -en man). see HEBREW shakar. 7909b, 7910. ...
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8354. shathah -- to drink
... A primitive root; to imbibe (literally or figuratively) -- X assuredly, banquet,
X certainly, drink(-er, -ing), drunk (X -ard), surely. (Prop. ...
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Chapter xlvi
... And the children of Benjamin: Bela and Becher and Ashbel, Gera and Naaman, Ehi and
Rosh, Muppim and Huppim and Ard. ... But to Gera it ascribes one son: Ard. ...
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Names of Irish Persons and Places
... Form used in this Form used by volume. St. Bernard. Irish Form. Antrim Oenthreb
Oentreb Armagh Ardmacha Ard Macha. Bangor Benchor Bennchor. ...
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St. Malachy Becomes Bishop of Connor; He Builds the Monastery of ...
... He finally subdued Ulaid in 1130, and "plundered the country as far as the east
of Ard [ie the baronies of the Ards, in which lies Bangor], both lay and ...
/.../chapter iii st malachy becomes.htm

The Early Life of Malachy. Having Been Admitted to Holy Orders He ...
... This is perhaps sufficient evidence that Malachy's father was Mughron Ua Morgair,
who according to AU was ard fer legind (chief professor) at Armagh, and died ...
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"Love that Passeth Knowledge. "
... Abraham Lincoln's cheeks. He wrote a dispatch ard sent it to the army to
have that boy sent to Washington at once. When he arrived ...
/.../moody/the way to god and how to find it/chapter i love that passeth.htm

Paul's Desire to Depart
... it. He had no desires whatever beyond food ard raiment. He wished for nothing
more, and as for rank that he utterly despised. He ...
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Being Made Archbishop of Armagh, He Suffers Many Troubles. Peace ...
... This is almost a technical word for the head of a religious community. Malchus is
called ard senoir Gaoidheal (high senior of the Irish) in AFM 1135. ...
/.../chapter iv being made archbishop.htm

Ard (2 Occurrences)
... (suffix) Alt. of art. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ARD. ard ('ard, meaning
unknown): Either directly or more remotely a son of Benjamin. ...
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Ard'ites (1 Occurrence)
Ard'ites. Ardites, Ard'ites. Ardon . Multi-Version Concordance
Ard'ites (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:40 And the sons of ...
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Bela (14 Occurrences)
... Genesis 46:21 1 Chronicles 7:6 1 Chronicles 8:1). He was the head of the family
of the Belaites (Numbers 26:38), the father of Addar (called Ard, Numbers 26:40 ...
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Ardites (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ARDITES. ar'-dits: Patronymic of ARD, which
see. Multi-Version Concordance Ardites (1 Occurrence). ...
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Naaman (19 Occurrences)
... Genesis 46:21 The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh,
Muppim, Huppim, and Ard. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Na'aman (15 Occurrences)
... RSV). Genesis 46:21 The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman,
Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard. (See RSV). Numbers ...
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Naamite (1 Occurrence)
... Naamite (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:40 The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard,
the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. ...
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Na'amites (1 Occurrence)
... Na'amites (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:40 The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of
Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. ...
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Naamites (1 Occurrence)
... Naamites (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:40 The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of
Ard, the family of the Ardites; of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. ...
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Belah (1 Occurrence)
... Genesis 46:21 1 Chronicles 7:6 1 Chronicles 8:1). He was the head of the family
of the Belaites (Numbers 26:38), the father of Addar (called Ard, Numbers 26:40 ...
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