Jerimoth יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת
Son of David and Abihail.
Who is Jerimoth in the Bible?
Jerimoth was a son of King David and Abihail, the daughter of Eliab, David's brother, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 11:18. This unique family relationship made Jerimoth both David's son and his nephew, representing the intertwined nature of royal lineage in ancient Israel. While Jerimoth appears only briefly in biblical records, his inclusion in the genealogical account demonstrates the importance the biblical writers placed on documenting the family structure of Israel's most celebrated king and preserving the records of the royal household.
Biography
Jerimoth is mentioned in 2 Chronicles as one of the sons of King David. He was born to Abihail, the daughter of Eliab, who was David's brother. This makes Jerimoth not only David's son but also his nephew. The mention of Jerimoth in the genealogy of David's family highlights the complex family relationships within the royal household and the importance of documenting lineage in ancient Israelite society.
Family
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Siblings
- Amnon Tribe of JudahDavid's sonDavid's firstborn son, killed by AbsalomView full profile →
- Chileab Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David and Abigail the CarmelitessView full profile →
- Absalom Tribe of JudahDavid's sonDavid's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne.View full profile →
- Adonijah MaleLevite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the LawView full profile →
- Shephatiah MaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Ithream Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David, born in Hebron to Eglah.View full profile →
- Shammua Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- Shobab Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- Nathan Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David and Bathsheba, ancestor of Jesus.View full profile →
- Solomon Tribe of JudahKing of JudahSon of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom.View full profile →
- Ibhar Tribe of JudahDavid's sonOne of King David's sons born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Elishua Tribe of JudahDavid's sonA son of David born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Nepheg Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of King David, born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Japhia Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David, born in JerusalemView full profile →
- Elishama Tribe of JudahSon of JekamiahA descendant of Jerahmeel from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- Eliada Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- Eliphelet Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Tamar Tribe of JudahDavid's daughterDavid's daughter, raped by her half-brother AmnonView full profile →
- Elpelet Tribe of JudahDavid's sonA son of David born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Nogah Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of DavidView full profile →
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In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 11:18
"And Rehoboam married Mahalath, who was the daughter of David’s son Jerimoth and of Abihail, the daughter of Jesse’s son Eliab."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת |