Topical Encyclopedia
Jeremoth is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, associated with different individuals from various tribes of Israel. The name is of Hebrew origin, meaning "heights" or "elevations," which may reflect the status or aspirations of the families involved.
1.
Jeremoth, Son of Bela: Jeremoth is first mentioned as a descendant of Benjamin. In
1 Chronicles 7:7, he is listed as one of the sons of Bela, the firstborn of Benjamin. The passage states: "The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri—five in all. They were heads of their families, mighty warriors, and their genealogies were recorded." This Jeremoth is noted for being part of a lineage of warriors, indicating the martial prowess and leadership within the tribe of Benjamin.
2.
Jeremoth, Son of Mushi: Another Jeremoth is identified as a Levite, the son of Mushi, who was the son of Merari. In
1 Chronicles 23:23, he is mentioned among the Levites who were assigned duties in the service of the tabernacle: "The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jeremoth—three in all." As a Levite, Jeremoth would have been involved in the religious and ceremonial duties of the tabernacle, contributing to the spiritual life of Israel.
3.
Jeremoth, Son of Heman: In
1 Chronicles 25:4, Jeremoth is listed as one of the sons of Heman, who was one of the chief musicians appointed by King David to lead worship in the temple. The verse reads: "The sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shubael, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth." This Jeremoth was part of a family dedicated to the musical worship of God, highlighting the importance of music in Israelite worship.
4.
Jeremoth, Son of Azriel: In
1 Chronicles 27:19, Jeremoth is mentioned as a leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the reign of King David: "Over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel." This indicates his role in the administrative and military organization of the tribe, contributing to the governance and defense of the nation.
5.
Jeremoth, Son of Elam: In the post-exilic period, a Jeremoth is noted among those who had taken foreign wives and pledged to put them away in accordance with the reforms of Ezra.
Ezra 10:26 states: "From the descendants of Elam: Mattaniah, Zechariah, Jehiel, Abdi, Jeremoth, and Elijah." This reflects the challenges faced by the returning exiles in maintaining their covenant identity and purity.
6.
Jeremoth, Son of Zaccur: Another Jeremoth is mentioned in
Ezra 10:27, among the sons of Zattu who also had taken foreign wives: "From the descendants of Zattu: Elioenai, Eliashib, Mattaniah, Jeremoth, Zabad, and Aziza." This highlights the widespread issue of intermarriage and the community's efforts to address it in adherence to the Law.
The multiple references to individuals named Jeremoth across different tribes and roles illustrate the commonality of the name and the diverse contributions of these individuals to the life and history of Israel. Whether as warriors, Levites, musicians, leaders, or reformers, each Jeremoth played a part in the unfolding narrative of God's people.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Jeremotheminences; one that fears death
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Jeremoth(heights).
- A Benjamite chief, a son of the house of Beriah of Elpaal. (1 Chronicles 8:14) comp. 1Chr 8:12-18 (B.C. about 588.)
- A merarite levite, son of Mushi. (1 Chronicles 23:23)
- Son of Heman; head of the thirteenth course of musicians in the divine service. (1 Chronicles 25:22) (B.C. 1014.)
- One of the sons of Elam, and,
- One of the sons of Zattu, who had taken strange wives. (Ezra 10:26,27) (B.C. 459.)
- The name which appears in the same list as "and RAMOTH," ver. 29.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
JEREMOTHjer'-e-moth
(a) yeremoth and
(b) yeremowth,
(c) yerimowth, meaning unknown:
Of the following (1) has form (b), (5) the form (c), the rest (a).
(1) In1 Chronicles 7:8 (the King James Version "Jerimoth"), and
(2) In1 Chronicles 8:14, Benjamites. Compare JEROHAM, (2).
(3) In1 Chronicles 23:23, and (4) in1 Chronicles 25:22 = "Jerimoth," 24:30; heads of Levitical houses.
(5) A Naphtalite, one of David's tribal princes (1 Chronicles 27:19); the King James Version "Jerimoth."
(6) (7) (8) Men who had married foreign wives. InEzra 10:26 (="Hieremoth," 1 Esdras 9:27);Ezra 10:27 (="Jarimoth," 1 Esdras 9:28);Ezra 10:29 (="Hieremoth," 1 Esdras 9:30); the Qere of the last is weramoth, "and Ramoth"; so the Revised Version margin, the King James Version.
David Francis Roberts
Strong's Hebrew
3406. Yerimoth -- the name of a number of Isr.... Transliteration: Yerimoth or Yeremoth or Yeremoth Phonetic Spelling: (yer-ee-mohth')
Short Definition:
Jeremoth.
... NASB Word Usage
Jeremoth (8), Jerimoth (6).
...Thesaurus
Jeremoth (9 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia
JEREMOTH. jer'-e
... Version. David Francis Roberts.
Multi-Version Concordance
Jeremoth (9 Occurrences). 1
...Jer'emoth (8 Occurrences)
Jer'emoth.Jeremoth, Jer'emoth. Jeremy . Multi-Version Concordance... (See RSV).
1 Chronicles 8:14 And Ahio, Shashak, andJeremoth; (See RSV)....
Jerimoth (10 Occurrences)
... jer'-i-moth (seeJEREMOTH, (c)): (1) A Benjamite (1 Chronicles 7:7). (2) A Benjamite
who joined David at Ziklag, or perhaps a Judean (1 Chronicles 12:5 (Hebrew...
Elioenai (8 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 7:8 The sons of Becher: Zemirah, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai,
and Omri, andJeremoth, and Abijah, and Anathoth, and Alemeth....
Eli-oe'nai (7 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 7:8 And the sons of Becher: Zemirah, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai,
and Omri, andJeremoth, and Abijah, and Anathoth, and Alemeth....
Mattaniah (16 Occurrences)
... Ezra 10:26 Of the sons of Elam: Mattaniah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, and Abdi, and
Jeremoth, and Elijah. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)....
Mattani'ah (16 Occurrences)
... See RSV). Ezra 10:26 And of the sons of Elam: Mattaniah, Zechariah, and
Jehiel, and Abdi, andJeremoth, and Elijah. (See RSV). Ezra...
Hieremoth
... HIEREMOTH. hi-er'-e-moth (Ieremoth): (1) 1 Esdras 9:27 =Jeremoth (Ezra 10:26).
(2) 1 Esdras 9:30 =Jeremoth (Ezra 10:29, margin "and Ramoth")....
12 (22 Occurrences)
... twelve: (See NIV). 1 Chronicles 25:22 for the fifteenth toJeremoth, his
sons and his brothers, twelve: (See NIV). 1 Chronicles 25...
Zemirah (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Chronicles 7:8 The sons of Becher: Zemirah, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai,
and Omri, andJeremoth, and Abijah, and Anathoth, and Alemeth....
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