Bible Dictionary
Irnahash
Irnahash was a place-name in the genealogical records of Judah, probably meaning “serpent city.” Its precise location is unknown.
Definition
Irnahash was a name in the genealogical records of Judah. Its meaning is given as “serpent city,” though the supplied material does not establish a precise location.
Biblical Usage
Irnahash occurs in a genealogy connected with Judah.
Historical Background
The name is understood as a place-name, like other names appearing in Judah’s genealogical lists, but its site is not identified.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(serpent city), a name which, like many other names of places, occurs in the genealogical lists of Judah. (1 Chronicles 4:12)