Jerimothיְרִימוֹת
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.
Family
Siblings
- BukkiahTribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in David's time, son of HemanView full profile →
- MattaniahTribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- UzzielTribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in the time of DavidView full profile →
- ShebuelTribe of LeviSon of GershomLevite descendant of Gershom, in charge of treasuriesView full profile →
- HananiahTribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- HananiTribe of LeviSon of HemanA musician in the temple during David's reign.View full profile →
- EliathahTribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, appointed as a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- GiddaltiTribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman; a temple musician during David's reign.View full profile →
- Romamti-ezerTribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a Levitical singerView full profile →
- JoshbekashahTribe of LeviSon of HemanA son of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- MallothiTribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- HothirTribe of LeviSon of HemanA son of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- MahaziothTribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's time.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles2 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 |