Mirmah מִרְמָה
A Benjamite mentioned in a genealogy.
Who is Mirmah in the Bible?
Mirmah was a Benjamite listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 8:10. He is identified as one of the sons of Shaharaim, a Benjamite who fathered children with his wives Hodesh and Baara after divorcing his earlier wives. Beyond his inclusion in this genealogical record, no further details about Mirmah's life, accomplishments, or role within the tribe are provided in Scripture. His mention in the Benjamite genealogy indicates he was a recognized member of the tribe, though his specific historical or spiritual significance remains largely unknown.
Biography
Mirmah is a name that appears in 1Ch.8.10, in the context of a genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. He is mentioned as one of the sons of Shaharaim, who had children with his wives Hodesh and Baara after he had sent them away. No additional details are provided about Mirmah's life or role within the tribe. His inclusion in the genealogy suggests that he was a recognized member of the Benjamite community, although the specific significance of his mention in the text remains unclear.
Family
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- Jobab Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA son of Elpaal, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- Zibia Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Mesha Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and founder of Ziph.View full profile →
- Malcam Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a Benjamite.View full profile →
- Jeuz Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimA descendant of Shaharaim from the tribe of BenjaminView full profile →
- Sachia Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Abitub Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a BenjaminiteView full profile →
- Elpaal Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimA Benjamite, son of Shaharaim.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:10
"Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of families."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מִרְמָה |
Mirmah
mi'-sa-el (Codex Alexandrinus Misael; Codex Vaticanus Meisael):
(1) One of those who stood on Ezra's left hand as he expounde