Encyclopedia of The Bible – Hirah
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Hirah

HIRAH hī’ rə (חִירָֽה). An Adullamite and a “friend” of Judah (Gen 38:1). The LXX and the Vul. have “his shepherd” instead of “his friend.” The Heb. words are very similar in spelling.