Jeroham יְרֹחָם
A Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
Who is Jeroham in the Bible?
Jeroham was a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag while David was fleeing from King Saul, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 12:7. He is listed among the brave warriors who came to David's aid during his time of exile, appearing alongside his fellow Benjamite, Joelah. These warriors provided crucial support to David when he had no kingdom and faced royal persecution, helping to build the military strength that would eventually support his rise to the throne of Israel. Jeroham's inclusion in the biblical account underscores the loyal followers who gathered around David during his most vulnerable period and contributed to his eventual establishment as king.
Biography
Jeroham is mentioned in 1 Chronicles as one of the Benjamite warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was seeking refuge from King Saul. He is described as a brave warrior and is listed alongside his fellow Benjamite, Joelah. These warriors helped David during his time of exile and played a significant role in his eventual rise to power as king of Israel.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 12:7
"and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from Gedor."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְרֹחָם |
Jeroham
34 (Hebrew 12,19)): Jerahmeel is the name in Septuagint, Codex Vaticanus, in 1 Samuel and in Septuagint, L and manuscripts, in 1 Chronicles.
(2) A Benjamite (1Ch 8:27), apparently = JEREMOTH, (2) (compare 8:14), and probably the same as he of 1Ch 9:8.
(3) Ancestor of a priest in Jerusalem (1Ch 9:12 = Ne 11:12).
(4) A man of Gedor, father of two of David's Benjamite recruits at Ziklag, though Gedor might be a town in Southern Judah (1Ch 12:7 (Hebrew 8)).
(5) Father of Azarel, David's tribal chief over Da (1Ch 27:22).
(6) Father of Azariah, one of the captains who supported Jehoiada in overthrowing Queen Athaliah (2Ch 23:1).
David Francis Roberts
jer-u-ba'-al, je-rub'-a-al (yerubba`al, "let Baal contend"): The name given to Gideon by his father, Joash, and the people in recognition of his destruction of the altar of Baal at Ophrah (<ref osisRef="Bible:Judg.6