A Levite of the Merari clan.
Jerahmeel
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 24:29.
יְרַחְמְאֵלJerahmeel
The name means “the mercy, or the beloved, of God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Kish
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Jerahmeel Written by AI
Jerahmeel is briefly mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites in 1 Chronicles. He is described as a descendant of Merari, one of the three main clans of the Levites. The Merarites were responsible for the transportation and maintenance of the tabernacle's framework and related items during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. However, no specific details are provided about Jerahmeel's role or life within the Merari clan.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Jerahmeel, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Loving God. (1.) The son of Hezron, the brother of Caleb (1 Chr. 2:9, 25, 26, etc.).
(2.) The son of Kish, a Levite (1 Chr. 24:29).
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(3.) Son of Hammelech (Jer. 36:26).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 24:29
From Kish: Jerahmeel the son of Kish.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.