Immer אִמֵּר
A priestly family in post-exilic Jerusalem.
Who is Immer in the Bible?
Immer was the name of a priestly family in post-exilic Jerusalem whose descendants played important roles in the restoration of temple worship after the Babylonian exile. The family is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:12, which lists Adaiah, son of Jeroham, as a chief official in the house of God and a descendant of Immer. Nehemiah 11:13 also records Amashsai, another descendant of Immer, among the priests who resettled Jerusalem. The repeated mentions of this family in both genealogical records underscore their significance in the religious leadership and reconstruction of the Jewish community following the exile, demonstrating their essential role in restoring proper temple practices and maintaining priestly continuity in Israel's spiritual life.
Biography
Immer is mentioned in 1Ch.9.12 and Neh.11.13 as the name of a priestly family that lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The Immerites were among the priests who returned to Jerusalem and helped to rebuild the city and restore the temple worship.
In 1 Chronicles 9, the descendants of Immer are listed among the priests who settled in Jerusalem. The passage mentions Adaiah, son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah, from the sons of Immer, who was one of the chief officials in the house of God (1Ch.9.12).
Similarly, in Nehemiah 11, which records the resettlement of Jerusalem after the exile, the descendants of Immer are again mentioned among the priests. The passage lists Amashsai, son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer (Neh.11.13).
The repeated mention of the Immerites in the post-exilic records suggests that they were a significant priestly family who played a role in the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple. As priests, they would have been responsible for conducting the temple services, offering sacrifices, and teaching the people the Law of God.
The fact that the Immerites are mentioned alongside other prominent priestly families, such as the descendants of Jedaiah and Jachin, indicates that they held a respected position within the priestly community.
The name Immer means "he has said" or "he has spoken" in Hebrew, possibly reflecting the family's role in speaking and teaching the word of God to the people.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:12
"Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;"
Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 11:13
"and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אִמֵּר | ʾimēr | Immer , the name of five Israelites |