Jeroham יְרֹחָם
A priest, father of Adaiah.
Biography
Jeroham is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah as a priest, the father of Adaiah. Adaiah was one of the priests who served in the temple during the time of Nehemiah, after the Babylonian exile. He was a descendant of Malchijah, one of the priestly families. Jeroham's mention in these passages highlights the importance of priestly lineage and the role of the priests in the restoration of the temple and its services.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:12
"and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;"
Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 11:12
"and their brothers who did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty-two; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְרֹחָם | H3395J |