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Jerahmeel יְרַחְמְאֵל

Male Tribe of Judah H3396G 2 books

Son of Hezron, a descendant of Judah.

Biography

Jerahmeel was the son of Hezron, a descendant of Judah, and is mentioned in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles. He had two wives, Atarah and Ahijah, and several children who became the founders of various clans within the tribe of Judah. Jerahmeel's descendants, known as the Jerahmeelites, are mentioned in connection with David's time as a fugitive from King Saul. David sent gifts to the Jerahmeelites, among others, after defeating the Amalekites who had raided Ziklag. This suggests that the Jerahmeelites were a significant clan within Judah and had a friendly relationship with David. The Jerahmeelites' territory was likely located in the Negev region, south of Judah.

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In Scripture

2 biblical books
1 Chronicles 5 verses
  • 1 Chronicles 2:9

    "The sons also of Hezron, who were born to him: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai."

  • 1 Chronicles 2:25

    "The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were Ram the firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah."

  • 1 Chronicles 2:26

    "Jerahmeel had another wife, whose name was Atarah. She was the mother of Onam."

  • 1 Chronicles 2:27

    "The sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were Maaz, Jamin, and Eker."

  • 1 Chronicles 2:33

    "The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel."

1 Samuel 2 verses
  • 1 Samuel 27:10

    "Achish said, “Against whom have you made a raid today?” David said, “Against the South of Judah, against the South of the Jerahmeelites, and against the South of the Kenites.”"

  • 1 Samuel 30:29

    "to those who were in Racal, to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, to those who were in the cities of the Kenites,"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew יְרַחְמְאֵל H3396G
Group Hebrew יְרַחְמְאֵלִי H3397