Bible Dictionary
Jerahmeelites
The Jerahmeelites were descendants of Jerahmeel who lived in the southern part of Judah. David encountered them during his time among the Philistines.
Definition
The Jerahmeelites were the descendants or tribe descended from Jerahmeel. They lived in the southern part of Judah.
Biblical Usage
The Jerahmeelites are mentioned in the account of David’s residence among the Philistines, where David encountered their territory in the south of Judah.
Historical Background
They are identified as a tribal group rather than as an individual family, and their dwelling place was the southern region of Judah.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary
(descendants of Jerahmeel), The, the tribe descended from the first of the foregoing persons. (1 Samuel 27:10) They dwelt in the south of Judah.