Jemuel
Jemuel was the eldest son of Simeon. In parallel genealogical passages he is also called Nemuel.
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Jephthae
Jephthae is the Greek form of Jephthah. The name refers to the Israelite judge who delivered Gilead from the Ammonites.
Jephthah
Jephthah was a Gileadite judge who led Israel to victory over the Ammonites and judged Israel for six years. His rash vow concerning his daughter remains a solemn example of the danger of making careless promises to God.
Jephthah’s vow
Jephthah’s vow was the promise he made before battle that he would offer to the Lord whatever first came from his house to greet him. Its fulfillment, especially whether his daughter was sacrificed or devoted to lifelong virginity, has been debated; the vow itself was rash and tragic.
Jephunneh
Jephunneh was the father of Caleb, the faithful spy from the tribe of Judah. Another Jephunneh was an Asherite mentioned in the genealogies.
Jerah
Jerah was a son of Joktan and ancestor of a southern Arabian people. The name is related to the word for moon, though his precise territory is uncertain.
Jerahmeel
Jerahmeel was the name of a Judahite descendant of Hezron, a Levite, and a royal official. The principal Jerahmeel was the ancestor of the Jerahmeelites.
Jerahmeelites
The Jerahmeelites were descendants of Jerahmeel who lived in the southern part of Judah. David encountered them during his time among the Philistines.
Jered
Jered was a Judahite and the father of Gedor. He is recorded in the genealogies of Judah.
Jeremai
Jeremai was one of the men who had married a foreign wife after the return from exile. At Ezra’s direction, he separated from that marriage.
Jeremiah
Jeremiah was a prophet and priest from Anathoth who warned Judah before and during the Babylonian conquest. He endured persecution, proclaimed judgment and restoration, and was taken to Egypt after Jerusalem fell.
Jeremiah, Book of
The Book of Jeremiah records the prophet’s messages of warning to Judah and the nations, together with historical accounts of his ministry. It also contains promises of restoration and the new covenant, including important messianic prophecy.
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