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Jerahmeel

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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.

Definition

Jerahmeel is a name meaning “mercy of God” or “loving God.” It belongs to the son of Hezron and brother of Caleb, to a Levite son of Kish, and to the son of Hammelech mentioned in Jeremiah.

Biblical Usage

The principal Jerahmeel appears in Judah’s genealogy as a descendant of Hezron. Other bearers of the name occur in Levitical and royal-court contexts.

Historical Background

The name is preserved in genealogical and administrative records, with no further historical background supplied.

Scripture References

1 Chronicles 2:9 1 Chronicles 2:25 1 Chronicles 2:26 1 Chronicles 24:29 Jeremiah 36:26 1 Chronicles 2:25-27 1 Chronicles 2:33 1 Chronicles 2:42 1 Samuel 27:10 1 Chronicles 23:21

Related Figures

Caleb Jeremiah one of the twelve tribes of Israel

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Loving God. (1.) The son of Hezron, the brother of Caleb (1 Chr. 2:9, 25, 26, etc.). (2.) The son of Kish, a Levite (1 Chr. 24:29). (3.) Son of Hammelech (Jer. 36:26).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(mercy of God).
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