Mirmahמִרְמָה
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
Parents
Siblings
- JobabTribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA son of Elpaal, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- ZibiaTribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- MeshaTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and founder of Ziph.View full profile →
- MalcamTribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a Benjamite.View full profile →
- JeuzTribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimA descendant of Shaharaim from the tribe of BenjaminView full profile →
- SachiaTribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- AbitubTribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimSon of Shaharaim, a BenjaminiteView full profile →
- ElpaalTribe of BenjaminSon of ShaharaimA Benjamite, son of Shaharaim.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles1 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