Jerahmeel יְרַחְמְאֵל
A Levite of the Merari clan.
Who is Jerahmeel in the Bible?
Jerahmeel was a Levite belonging to the clan of Merari, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 24:29. As a member of the Merari family, he was part of one of the three main divisions of Levites in ancient Israel, a group responsible for transporting and maintaining the tabernacle's framework and furnishings during the wilderness period. Though Jerahmeel appears only briefly in biblical genealogies with no detailed account of his personal life or specific duties, his listing underscores the importance the biblical record places on preserving the family lines of Israel's priestly and temple-serving tribes.
Biography
Jerahmeel is briefly mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites in 1 Chronicles. He is described as a descendant of Merari, one of the three main clans of the Levites. The Merarites were responsible for the transportation and maintenance of the tabernacle's framework and related items during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. However, no specific details are provided about Jerahmeel's role or life within the Merari clan.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 24:29
"From Kish: Jerahmeel the son of Kish."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְרַחְמְאֵל |