Jerimoth יְרִימוֹת
A Levite, son of Mushi, from the Merari clan.
Who is Jerimoth in the Bible?
Jerimoth was a Levite and son of Mushi, belonging to the Merari clan, one of the three main divisions of the Levites in ancient Israel (1 Chronicles 24:30). As a descendant of Merari, he was part of a priestly family responsible for maintaining and transporting the tabernacle's framework and furnishings during Israel's wilderness journeys. His inclusion in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles underscores the vital role that Levitical families played in Israel's religious and ceremonial life, ensuring that the proper worship of God was preserved across generations.
Biography
Jerimoth is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites in 1 Chronicles. He was the son of Mushi, who was a descendant of Merari, one of the three main branches 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. Jerimoth's mention in the genealogy highlights the importance of the Levitical families and their roles in the religious life of ancient Israel.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 24:30
"And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites, according to their families."
- 1 Chronicles 23:23
"The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jeremoth—three in all."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְרִימוֹת |
| Spelled | Hebrew | יְרֵמוֹת |