Lexical Definition
יְרֹחָם Yᵉrôchâm (yer-o-khawm') Jeroham N:N-M-P
from רָחַם; compassionate
Jeroham.
- § Jeroham = "showing pity"
- Jerocham, the name of seven or eight Israelites
1) father of Elkanah and grandfather of Samuel of the house of Kohath
2) a Benjamite and the founder of a family of Benjamites
3) father or progenitor of Ibneiah and a Benjamite; maybe same as 2
4) a descendant of Aaron and a priest of the family of Immer; son of Pashur and father of Adaiah
5) another priest; maybe same as 4
6) a resident of Gedor and father of one of David's mighty warriors
7) a Danite whose son or descendant Azareel was head of the tribe in the time of David
8) father of Azariah one of the captains with Jehoiada in the time of Athaliah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יְרֹחָ֖ם | Jeroham | 1Chr.12.7 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.7
- father of: Joelah (יוֹעֵאלָה), Zebadiah (זְבַדְיָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יְרֹחָם proper name, masculine (may he be compassionated; compare LagBN 134); —
1. father of Elkanah, grandfather of Samuel, Ephraimite 1Sam 1:1 (Ιερεμε[ι]ηλ, A Ιεροαμ); Levite 1Chr 6:12*; 1Chr 6:19* (Ιδαερ, Ηααλ; A Ιεροβοαμ, Ιερεαμ; ᵐ5L Ιεραμαηλ).
2. Benjamites:
a. 1Chr 8:27 Ιρααμ, etc. (apparently = יְרֵמוֺת v1Chr 8:14).
b. 1Chr 9:8, ᵐ5 id. (= a ?).
3. priests:
a. 1Chr 9:12, Ι(ε)ρααμ, etc.
b. Neh 11:11, Ι(ε)ροαμ.
4. father of a hero of David 1Chr 12:8* (van d. H. v.1Chr 12:7*), Ρααμ, A ᵐ5L Ιεροαμ.
5. Danite 1Chr 27:22, Ιωραμ (ᵐ5L as 4).
6. father of a captain with Jehoiada, 2Chr 23:1, Ιωραμ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Samuel | 1:1 |
| 1 Chronicles | 6:12* · 6:19* · 8:14 · 8:27 · 9:8 · 9:12 · 12:7* · 12:8* · 27:22 |
| 2 Chronicles | 23:1 |
| Nehemiah | 11:11 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • A Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jeroham was a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.7;
- only referred to as Jeroham יְרֹחָם;
- father of Joelah יוֹעֵאלָה, Zebadiah זְבַדְיָה.
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.
All entries for Jeroham: יְרֹחָם