Jerimoth יְרִימוֹת
A Levite, son of Heman the singer.
Who is Jerimoth in the Bible?
Jerimoth was a son of Heman, a prominent Levitical singer during King David's reign, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:4 as one of the musicians appointed to serve in the tabernacle choir. As part of Heman's family, Jerimoth was trained in music and singing and participated in the worship services of the tabernacle alongside his brothers. His inclusion in the biblical record underscores the significant role that skilled musicians and the tribe of Levi played in Israel's religious practices and ceremonial worship during the Davidic era.
Biography
Jerimoth is mentioned in 1 Chronicles as one of the sons of Heman, the Levitical singer. Heman was a prominent musician during the reign of King David and was appointed, along with his sons, to serve in the tabernacle choir. Jerimoth and his brothers were skilled musicians and singers, and they played a significant role in the worship services of the tabernacle. The mention of Jerimoth in this context highlights the importance of music and worship in ancient Israelite culture and the role of the Levites in facilitating these practices.
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- Bukkiah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in David's time, son of HemanView full profile →
- Mattaniah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Uzziel Tribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in the time of DavidView full profile →
- Shebuel Tribe of LeviSon of GershomLevite descendant of Gershom, in charge of treasuriesView full profile →
- Hananiah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Hanani Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA musician in the temple during David's reign.View full profile →
- Eliathah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, appointed as a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Giddalti Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman; a temple musician during David's reign.View full profile →
- Romamti-ezer Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a Levitical singerView full profile →
- Joshbekashah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA son of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Mallothi Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Hothir Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA son of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Mahazioth Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's time.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 25:4
"From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth."
- 1 Chronicles 25:22
"the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְרִימוֹת |
| (same form as previous) | Hebrew | יְרֵמוֹת |