Jekamiah יְקַמְיָה
Descendant of Jeconiah, a descendant of David.
Who is Jekamiah in the Bible?
Jekamiah was a descendant of Jeconiah (also called Jehoiachin), the king of Judah who was taken captive by the Babylonians, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 3:18. He appears in the genealogy of David and represents the continuation of the royal line during and after the Babylonian exile. His inclusion in this genealogical record demonstrates that despite the kingdom's fall and the king's captivity, God preserved David's descendants and maintained hope for the restoration of his dynasty. Jekamiah's place in the lineage is theologically significant as it reflects God's faithfulness to his covenant promises with David, even through periods of national judgment and exile.
Biography
Jekamiah is mentioned in the genealogy of David in 1 Chronicles. He was one of the descendant of Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin), the king of Judah who was taken captive by the Babylonians. Jekamiah is listed among the descendants of David after the exile, indicating that the royal lineage continued even during the captivity.
Family
Siblings
- Malchiram Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Pedaiah MaleFather of JoelOfficer over the half-tribe of ManassehView full profile →
- Shenazzar Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of JudahView full profile →
- Hoshama Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielA descendant of King Jeconiah of Judah.View full profile →
- Nedabiah Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah of JudahView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 3:18
"Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְקַמְיָה |