Bible Dictionary
JEKAMEAM
Jekameam was the head of a Levitical house. He is listed in the genealogical and priestly records of Chronicles.
Definition
Jekameam was the head of a Levitical house. His name is associated with the genealogical and priestly records of Chronicles.
Biblical Usage
Jekameam is mentioned in the lists of Levitical families and priestly divisions in 1 Chronicles 23:19 and 24:23.
Historical Background
The name probably expresses the thought “may kinsman establish,” though its precise meaning depends on the use of the element am in compound names.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jek-a-me'-am, je-kam'-e-am (yeqam`-am probably "may kinsman establish"): Head of a Levitical house (1Ch 23:19; 24:23). The meaning of the name depends upon that of (`am) in compound names; see H P N, 46, 51 ff.</p>