i-ri'-ja (yir'iyayh, "Yah sees"): A captain at the gate of Benjamin in Jerusalem, who arrested Jeremiah the prophet on suspicion of intending to desert to the Chaldeans (Jer 37:13,14).
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'IRIJAH'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.