Alemeth עָלֶ֫מֶת
Son of Becher, a Benjamite
Who is Alemeth in the Bible?
Alemeth was a son of Becher and a member of the tribe of Benjamin, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:8. Becher himself was a son of Benjamin, the youngest son of Israel, making Alemeth part of an important Benjamite lineage. The genealogical record lists Alemeth among Becher's eight sons, including brothers named Zemira, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, and Abijah. No other details about Alemeth's personal life or accomplishments are provided in Scripture. His inclusion in the Chronicles genealogy reflects the biblical emphasis on documenting tribal heritage and family lines among the post-exilic Jewish community.
Biography
Alemeth is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, specifically as a son of Becher. (1Ch.7.8)
Becher was one of the sons of Benjamin, the youngest son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). (Gen.46.21) The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7 lists the descendants of Becher, including Alemeth and his brothers, Zemira, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, and Abijah. (1Ch.7.8)
The listing of Alemeth and his brothers indicates that they were part of the Benjamite clan descended from Becher. However, no further information is provided about Alemeth's life, his role within the family, or any significant events associated with him.
The genealogies in Chronicles serve to document the lineage of the Israelite tribes and to highlight the importance of family heritage in the post-exilic Jewish community. The mention of Alemeth in this context helps to establish the continuity of the Benjamite lineage and its various branches.
Family
Siblings
- Zemirah Tribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Joash MaleDavid's warriorA Benjaminite warrior who joined David at ZiklagView full profile →
- Eliezer MaleA priest who blew trumpets before the ark.View full profile →
- Elioenai Tribe of JudahSon of NeariahA descendant of David through Jeconiah.View full profile →
- Omri MaleSon of MichaelChief of the tribe of IssacharView full profile →
- Jeremoth Tribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a Benjamite.View full profile →
- Abijah Tribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a BenjaminiteView full profile →
- Anathoth Tribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:8
"The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עָלֶ֫מֶת |
Alemeth
n, and son of Jehoaddah, 1Ch 8:36, or of Jarah, 1Ch 9:42. The genealogies in the two chapters are identical, and he is the fifth generation after Jonathan.
(3) In some Hebrew texts, Ginsburg and Baer, for ALLEMETH (which see); so in the King James Version.
a'-lef ('): The first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It is nearly soundless itself and best represented, as in this Encyclopedia, by the smooth breathing ('), but it is the direct ancestor of the Greek, Latin and Englis