Jerimoth יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת
Son of Bela, from the tribe of Benjamin.
Who is Jerimoth in the Bible?
Jerimoth was a son of Bela from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogy recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:7. As a descendant of Benjamin and brother to other tribal leaders, Jerimoth held a position as a head of his father's house, indicating he carried significant leadership responsibilities within his family and the broader tribe. His inclusion in the detailed genealogy of Benjamin underscores the biblical importance of family lineage and the established leadership structures that organized tribal communities during Israel's early history.
Biography
Jerimoth is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles. He is listed as one of the sons of Bela, who was a son of Benjamin. Jerimoth and his brothers are described as heads of their fathers' houses, indicating that they held leadership positions within their families and the tribe. The genealogy of Benjamin highlights the importance of family lineage and the roles of various individuals within the tribe.
Family
Siblings
- Ard Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaGrandson of Benjamin, son of BelaView full profile →
- Naaman Tribe of BenjaminSon of EhudA descendant of Benjamin, son of Ehud.View full profile →
- Ezbon Tribe of BenjaminBenjamin warriorSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Uzzi Tribe of LeviHigh PriestHigh priest in the line of EleazarView full profile →
- Uzziel Tribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in the time of DavidView full profile →
- Iri Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Addar Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, a BenjaminiteView full profile →
- Gera Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Abihud Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Bela, a BenjaminiteView full profile →
- Abishua Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaDescendant of Benjamin, son of BelaView full profile →
- Ahoah Tribe of BenjaminDavid's warriorDescendant of Benjamin, clan of David's mighty menView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:7
"The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת |