Jeremoth יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת
A descendant of Zattu who married a foreign wife.
Who is Jeremoth in the Bible?
Jeremoth was a descendant of Zattu mentioned in Ezra 10:27 as one of the Israelites who had married a foreign woman during the postexilic period. When the priest Ezra discovered the widespread practice of intermarriage between Israelites and neighboring peoples, he called the community to repentance and reform. Jeremoth responded by agreeing to send away his foreign wife and children, joining other Israelite men in this act of covenant renewal. His participation in this reform demonstrates the community's commitment to maintaining religious and cultural separation as they sought to rebuild their identity after the Babylonian exile.
Biography
Jeremoth is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the descendants of Zattu 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 10:27
"From the descendants of Zattu: Elioenai, Eliashib, Mattaniah, Jeremoth, Zabad, and Aziza."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת |