Dictionary entry

Ard

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ard ('ard, meaning unknown): Either directly or more remotely a son of Benjamin.Nu 26:38-40mentions 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. In1Ch 8:1-3Addar and Naaman are mentioned, with others, as sons of Bela, Addar and Ard being apparently the same name with the consonants transposed. InGe 46:21ten sons of Benjamin are counted, including at least the three grandsons, Ard and Naaman and Gera.