Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead.
Among the people from Hebron, Jerijah was the leader. This was during the time when their ancestors lived. In the 40th year of King David's rule, they were searched for and found skilled warriors in a place called Jazer of Gilead.