Bible Dictionary
Jeroham
Jeroham was the name of several biblical men, including the father of Elkanah and grandfather of Samuel, Benjamites, a priestly ancestor, and fathers of tribal leaders.
Definition
Jeroham is a name meaning “cherished” or “may he be compassionate.” It belongs to several men, including the father of Elkanah and grandfather of Samuel, Benjamites, a priestly ancestor, a man connected with David’s recruits, and fathers of tribal or military leaders.
Biblical Usage
Jeroham appears in genealogies and accounts of tribal, priestly, and royal service. The best-known bearer was the ancestor of Samuel through Elkanah.
Historical Background
The name occurs in Ephraimite, Benjamite, priestly, and administrative records. Some parallel passages associate Jeroham with variant names or forms.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Cherished; who finds mercy. (1.) Father of Elkanah, and grandfather of the prophet Samuel (1 Sam. 1:1). (2.) The father of Azareel, the “captain” of the tribe of Dan (1 Chr. 27:22). (3.) 1 Chr. 12:7; a Benjamite. (4.) 2 Chr. 23:1; one whose son assisted in placing Joash on the throne. (5.) 1 Chr. 9:8; a Benjamite. (6.) 1 Chr. 9:12; a priest, perhaps the same as in Neh. 11:12.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(cherished).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>je-ro'-ham (yerocham, "may he be compassionate!"):</p><p>(1) An Ephraimite, the father of Elkanah, and grandfather of Samuel (1Sa 1:1; 1Ch 6:27,34 (Hebrew 12,19)): Jerahmeel is the name in Septuagint, Codex Vaticanus, in 1 Samuel and in Septuagint, L and manuscripts, in 1 Chronicles.</p><p>(2) A Benjamite (1Ch 8:27), apparently = JEREMOTH, (2) (compare 8:14), and probably the same as he of 1Ch 9:8.</p><p>(3) Ancestor of a priest in Jerusalem (1Ch 9:12 = Ne 11:12).</p><p>(4) A man of Gedor, father of two of David's Benjamite recruits at Ziklag, though Gedor might be a town in Southern Judah (1Ch 12:7 (Hebrew 8)).</p><p>(5) Father of Azarel, David's tribal chief over Da (1Ch 27:22).</p><p>(6) Father of Azariah, one of the captains who supported Jehoiada in overthrowing Queen Athaliah (2Ch 23:1).</p><p>David Francis Roberts</p>