A leader from the tribe of Dan.
Jeroham
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 27:22.
יְרֹחָםJeroham
The name means “high; merciful; beloved.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Azarel
About Jeroham Written by AI
Jeroham is mentioned in 1 Chronicles as a leader from the tribe of Dan during the reign of King David. He is listed among the tribal leaders who were responsible for overseeing their respective tribes and assisting in the administration of the kingdom. The mention of Jeroham in this context highlights the importance of tribal organization and leadership in ancient Israel, as well as the role of these leaders in supporting the king and maintaining order within their tribes.
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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 27:22
and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.