Jekameam יְקַמְעָם

Male Tribe of Levi H3360 1 book

A Levite, son of Hebron.

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.

Family

In Scripture

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

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

  • 1 Chronicles 24:23

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

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew יְקַמְעָם H3360
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