Jeremoth יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת
A descendant of Elam who married a foreign wife.
Who is Jeremoth in the Bible?
Jeremoth was a descendant of Elam who lived during the time of Ezra and is mentioned in Ezra 10:26 as one of the Israelites who had married a foreign woman. When Ezra discovered the widespread intermarriage between Israelites and neighboring peoples, he initiated a reform calling for repentance and the dissolution of these marriages. Jeremoth was among those who agreed to comply with this directive and send away his foreign wife and children. His response to Ezra's call demonstrates the commitment of some Israelites to obey God's law and preserve the religious and cultural identity of the community during this critical period of Jewish restoration.
Biography
Jeremoth is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the descendants of Elam who had married a foreign woman during the time of Ezra. When Ezra learned of the widespread intermarriage between the Israelites and the neighboring peoples, he called for repentance and reform. Jeremoth was among those who agreed to send away their foreign wives and children, demonstrating their commitment to obey God's law and maintain the purity of the Israelite community.
In Scripture
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- Ezra 10:26
"From the descendants of Elam: Mattaniah, Zechariah, Jehiel, Abdi, Jeremoth, and Elijah."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת |