Jerimoth יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת
A Levite overseer during Hezekiah's temple restoration.
Who is Jerimoth in the Bible?
Jerimoth was a Levite appointed as an overseer during King Hezekiah's restoration of the temple in ancient Judah, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:13. When Hezekiah undertook his religious reforms, he assigned Jerimoth and other Levites to manage the collection and distribution of tithes and offerings brought by the people to support the priests and temple services. This position of trust reflects the crucial administrative role that Levites played in maintaining the temple's operations and finances. Jerimoth's appointment demonstrates how Hezekiah relied on faithful temple officials to ensure that the religious renewal he initiated was properly carried out and sustained.
Biography
Jerimoth is mentioned in 2 Chronicles as one of the Levites who served as an overseer during the reign of King Hezekiah. When Hezekiah initiated a restoration of the temple and its services, he appointed Levites to oversee the collection and distribution of the tithes and offerings brought by the people. Jerimoth, along with several other Levites, was entrusted with this responsibility, ensuring that the contributions were properly managed and used for the support of the priests and Levites. This appointment demonstrates the important role of the Levites in the administration of the temple and the trust placed in them by the king.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 31:13
"Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת |