Jeroham יְרֹחָם
A Benjamite, father of Ibneiah.
Who is Jeroham in the Bible?
Jeroham was a Benjamite mentioned in the genealogy of Benjamin recorded in 1 Chronicles 9:8, identified as the father of Ibneiah. He appears in the list of descendants of Benjamin who settled in Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile, though little else is recorded about his personal life or significance. His mention in this genealogical record serves to document the lineage and restoration of the tribe of Benjamin after the exile, helping establish the identity and continuity of those who returned to rebuild Jerusalem.
Biography
Jeroham is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles as the father of Ibneiah. Ibneiah is listed among the descendants of Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:8
"Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְרֹחָם |