Jekameam יְקַמְעָם

Male Tribe of Levi H3360 1 book

A Levite, son of Hebron.

Who is Jekameam in the Bible?

Jekameam was a Levite and the son of Hebron, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 23:19 and 24:23. As a descendant of Kohath, one of the three sons of Levi, Jekameam was part of the important priestly lineage responsible for serving in the tabernacle during King David's reign. He is included among the Levites appointed to specific duties in the worship and service of God, demonstrating the structured organization of temple worship in ancient Israel. His mention in these genealogical lists underscores the significance placed on Levitical lineage and the carefully defined roles these families held in Israel's religious life.

Biography

Jekameam is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites in 1 Chronicles. He was the son of Hebron, who was a descendant of Kohath, one of the sons of Levi. Jekameam is listed among the Levites who were appointed to various duties in the service of the tabernacle during the time of David. The genealogical record in 1 Chronicles emphasizes the importance of the Levitical lineage and their roles in the worship and service of God.

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 2 verses
  • 1 Chronicles 23:19

    "The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth."

  • 1 Chronicles 24:23

    "From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth."

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew יְקַמְעָם
Encyclopedia Article

Jekameam

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

me depends upon that of (`am) in compound names; see H P N, 46, 51 ff.

(1) A Judahite, son of Shallum (1Ch 2:41).

(2) A son of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin); in the King James Version "Jecamia