Jeroham יְרֹחָם
An Ephraimite, father of Elkanah and grandfather of Samuel.
Biography
Jeroham is mentioned in 1 Samuel and 1 Chronicles as an Ephraimite, the father of Elkanah and grandfather of the prophet Samuel. He was from the hill country of Ephraim and was a descendant of Kohath, one of the sons of Levi. Jeroham's son Elkanah was married to Hannah, who prayed for a child and dedicated her son Samuel to serve in the tabernacle. Jeroham's lineage is significant, as it establishes Samuel's Levitical heritage and his family's connection to the priestly line.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books1 Samuel 1 verse
- 1 Samuel 1:1
"Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim, of the hill country of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite."
1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:27
"Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, and Elkanah his son."
- 1 Chronicles 6:34
"the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְרֹחָם | H3395G |