A Levite, son of Heman the singer.
Jerimoth
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 25:4.
וִֽירִימוֹתJerimoth
יְרֵמוֹתJeremoth
Also called Jeremoth.
The name means “he that fears or rejects death.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Heman
- Brothers and sisters
- Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Jerimoth Written by AI
Jerimoth is mentioned in 1 Chronicles as one of the sons of Heman, the Levitical singer. Heman was a prominent musician during the reign of King David and was appointed, along with his sons, to serve in the tabernacle choir. Jerimoth and his brothers were skilled musicians and singers, and they played a significant role in the worship services of the tabernacle. The mention of Jerimoth in this context highlights the importance of music and worship in ancient Israelite culture and the role of the Levites in facilitating these practices.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Jerimoth, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Heights. (1.) One of the sons of Bela (1 Chr. 7:7).
(2.) 1 Chr. 24:30, a Merarite Levite.
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(3.) A Benjamite slinger who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:5).
(4.) A Levitical musician under Heman his father (1 Chr. 25:4).
(5.) 1 Chr. 27:19, ruler of Naphtali.
(6.) One of David’s sons (2 Chr. 11:18).
(7.) A Levite, one of the overseers of the temple offerings (2 Chr. 31:13) in the reign of Hezekiah.
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 25:4
From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.
- 1 Chronicles 25:22
the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.