Bible Dictionary
Jamlech
Jamlech was a chief man or prince of the tribe of Simeon.
Definition
Jamlech, meaning “may he cause to reign,” was a chief or prince of the tribe of Simeon.
Biblical Usage
Jamlech is named among the chief men of Simeon.
Historical Background
If the following passage refers to the preceding list, Jamlech lived in the time of Hezekiah.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom God makes king), one of the chief men of the tribe of Simeon. (1 Chronicles 4:34)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jam'-lek (yamlekh, "may he (God) cause to reign"): A "prince" or chief of the tribe of Simeon (1Ch 4:34). If 4:41 refers to the preceding list, he lived in the time of Hezekiah.</p>