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) |
|---|---|---|
| יְרֹחָ֑ם | Jeroham | 1Chr.27.22 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.22
- father of: Azarel (עֲזַרְאֵל)
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 • Father of Azarel • A leader from the tribe of Dan.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jeroham was a leader from the tribe of Dan during the reign of King David.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.22;
- only referred to as Jeroham יְרֹחָם;
- father of Azarel עֲזַרְאֵל.
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.
All entries for Jeroham: יְרֹחָם
Related Profiles:
- Azarel (child)