Jeremoth יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת
A descendant of Bani who married a foreign wife.
Who is Jeremoth in the Bible?
Jeremoth was a descendant of Bani who appears in the book of Ezra during a period of religious reform (Ezra 10:29). He is mentioned among the Israelites who had married foreign women, which was considered a violation of God's covenant law. When the priest Ezra discovered this widespread intermarriage, he called the people to repentance, and Jeremoth was among those who agreed to send away their foreign wives and children. His willingness to comply with this difficult command demonstrated the community's commitment to obey God's law and maintain religious and ethnic boundaries during the post-exile restoration of Israel.
Biography
Jeremoth is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the descendants of Bani 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 10:29
"From the descendants of Bani: Meshullam, Malluch, Adaiah, Jashub, Sheal, and Jeremoth."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת |