Garmites גַּרְמִי
Inhbibants of Keilah in Judah.
Who is Garmites in the Bible?
The Garmites were inhabitants of Keilah, a city in the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:19 as part of the genealogical records of Judah. They were likely descendants of Gerem and are identified through the lineage of Hodiah's wife's sons, with one descendant noted as the father of Keilah the Garmite. The brief biblical reference to this clan illustrates the complex network of families and clan affiliations within ancient Judah, though no further historical or narrative details about the Garmites are provided in Scripture. Their mention in the genealogical record underscores the importance the biblical authors placed on family lineages and territorial associations within the tribal system of Israel.
Biography
The Garmites are mentioned briefly in 1Ch.4.19 as living in Keilah, possibly descendants of Gerem, who was from the tribe of Judah. The passage lists several families and clans within the tribe of Judah, including the sons of Hodiah's wife, the sister of Naham. One of these sons is identified as the father of Keilah the Garmite. This suggests that the Garmites were a family or clan within the tribe of Judah, associated with the city of Keilah. However, no further information is provided about the Garmites, their history, or their role within the tribe. The brief mention of the Garmites in the genealogical record of Judah highlights the complexity and diversity of the Israelite tribal system and the importance of family and clan affiliations in ancient Israelite society.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:19
"The sons of Hodiah’s wife, the sister of Naham, were the fathers of Keilah the Garmite and of Eshtemoa the Maacathite."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
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| Group | Hebrew | גַּרְמִי |