Lexical Definition
מִרְמָה Mirmâh (meer-maw') Mirmah N:N-M-P
the same as מִרְמָה
Mirma.
- § Mirma = "fraud"
- Mirmah, an Israelite
1) a Benjamite born in the land of Moab
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מִרְמָ֑ה | Mirmah | 1Chr.8.10 |
| Μαρμία | Mirma | LXX.1Chr.8.10 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.10
- son of: Shaharaim (שַׁחֲרַיִם) and Hodesh (חֹדֶשׁ)
- brother of: Jobab (יוֹבָב), Zibia (צִבְיָא), Mesha (מֵישָׁא), Malcam (מַלְכָּם), Jeuz (יְעוּץ), Sachia (שׇׁבְיָה), Abitub (אֲבִיטוּב) and Elpaal (אֶלְפַּעַל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. מִרְמָה proper name, masculine a Benjamite 1Chr 8:10 ᵐ5 Ιμαμα, A ᵐ5L Μαρμ(ι)α.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:10 |
Profile
Male • Son of Shaharaim • A Benjamite mentioned in a genealogy.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Mirmah, a Benjamite, is listed in the genealogy of Shaharaim.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.10;
- only referred to as Mirmah מִרְמָה;
- son of Shaharaim שַׁחֲרַיִם and Hodesh חֹדֶשׁ;
- a brother of Jobab יוֹבָב, Zibia צִבְיָא, Mesha מֵישָׁא, Malcam מַלְכָּם, Jeuz יְעוּץ, Sachia שׇׁבְיָה, Abitub אֲבִיטוּב and Elpaal אֶלְפַּעַל.
Mirmah is a name that appears in 1 Chronicles 8:10, in the context of a genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. He is mentioned as one of the sons of Shaharaim, who had children with his wives Hodesh and Baara after he had sent them away. No additional details are provided about Mirmah's life or role within the tribe. His inclusion in the genealogy suggests that he was a recognized member of the Benjamite community, although the specific significance of his mention in the text remains unclear.
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