A Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
Jeroham
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 12:7.
יְרֹחָםJeroham
The name means “high; merciful; beloved.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Jeroham Written by AI
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.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Jeroham, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Cherished; who finds mercy. (1.) Father of Elkanah, and grandfather of the prophet Samuel (1 Sam. 1:1).
(2.) The father of Azareel, the “captain” of the tribe of Dan (1 Chr. 27:22).
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(3.) 1 Chr. 12:7; a Benjamite.
(4.) 2 Chr. 23:1; one whose son assisted in placing Joash on the throne.
(5.) 1 Chr. 9:8; a Benjamite.
(6.) 1 Chr. 9:12; a priest, perhaps the same as in Neh. 11:12.
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 12:7
and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from Gedor.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.