Etymology and Meaning: The name Jerahmeel is of Hebrew origin, meaning "May God have compassion" or "God pities." It reflects a common biblical theme of divine mercy and compassion.

Biblical References:

1. Jerahmeel, the Son of Hezron: Jerahmeel is first mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah. He is identified as the firstborn son of Hezron. In 1 Chronicles 2:9, the Berean Standard Bible states, "The sons of Hezron who were born to him: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb." Jerahmeel's lineage is further detailed in 1 Chronicles 2:25-27, where his descendants are listed, indicating his significance within the tribe of Judah.

2. Jerahmeel, the Scribe: Another individual named Jerahmeel appears in the context of the prophet Jeremiah's ministry. In Jeremiah 36:26, the BSB records, "Then the king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son, Seraiah son of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel to arrest Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet. But the LORD had hidden them." This Jerahmeel is described as a royal figure, possibly a prince, who was involved in the attempt to arrest Jeremiah and his scribe Baruch, highlighting the opposition faced by the prophet.

Tribal and Historical Significance:

· Tribe of Judah: Jerahmeel's association with the tribe of Judah places him within the lineage that is central to the history of Israel. The tribe of Judah is significant for its leadership role among the tribes of Israel and its connection to the Davidic line, from which Jesus Christ is descended according to the New Testament.

· Jerahmeelites: The descendants of Jerahmeel, known as the Jerahmeelites, are mentioned in 1 Samuel 27:10. David, while living among the Philistines, conducted raids against various groups, including the Jerahmeelites. This indicates that the Jerahmeelites were a distinct clan within the broader tribal structure of Judah.

Theological Implications:

· Divine Compassion: The name Jerahmeel itself underscores a theological theme of God's compassion and mercy. This is a recurring motif throughout the Scriptures, where God's pity and grace are extended to His people despite their failings.

· Covenantal Lineage: As a member of the tribe of Judah, Jerahmeel's inclusion in the genealogies underscores the importance of covenantal lineage in the biblical narrative. The genealogies serve to trace the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, culminating in the coming of the Messiah.

Cultural and Historical Context:

· Genealogical Records: The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve not only as historical records but also as theological affirmations of God's faithfulness to His covenant people. They provide a framework for understanding the continuity of God's plan through successive generations.

· Royal and Prophetic Conflict: The mention of Jerahmeel in the context of Jeremiah's ministry highlights the tension between the prophetic message and royal authority. This reflects a broader biblical theme where prophets often stand in opposition to the political powers of their time, calling them back to faithfulness to God's covenant.

In summary, Jerahmeel is a figure whose name and lineage carry significant theological and historical weight within the biblical narrative. His presence in the Scriptures serves as a reminder of God's enduring compassion and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through the tribe of Judah.Jerahmeel

the mercy, or the beloved, of God

Jerahmeel

(mercy of God).

1. First-born son of hezron, the son of Pharez, the son of Judah, (1 Chronicles 2:9,25-27,33,42) and founder of the family of Jerahmeelites. (1 Samuel 27:10) (B.C. before 1491.)
2. A Merarite Levite, the representative of the family of Kish, the son of Mahli. (1 Chronicles 24:29) comp. 1Chr 23:21 (B.C. 1014.)
3. Son of Hammelech, who was employed by Jehoiakim to make Jeremiah and baruch prisoners, after the had burnt the roll of Jeremiah's prophecy. (Jeremiah 36:26) (B.C. 505.)

Loving God.

(1.) The son of Hezron, the brother of Caleb (1 Chronicles 2:9, 25, 26, etc.).

(2.) The son of Kish, a Levite (1 Chronicles 24:29).

(3.) Son of Hammelech (Jeremiah 36:26).

JERAHMEEL; JERAHMEELITES

je-ra'-me-el, je-ra'-me-el-its (yerachme'el, "may God have compassion!"):

(1) In 1 Chronicles 2:9, 25, 26, 27, 33, 42, he is described as the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah by Tamar his daughter-in-law (Genesis 38). In 1 Samuel 27:10 is mentioned the neghebh of the (ha-yerach-me'eli, a collective noun), the Revised Version (British and American) "the South of the Jerahmeelites." The latter is a tribal name in use probably before the proper name, above; their cities are mentioned in 1 Samuel 30:29. Cheyne has radical views on Jerahmeel. See EB, under the word; also T. Witton Davies in Review of Theology and Philosophy, III, 689-708 (May, 1908); and Cheyne's replies in Hibbert Journal, VII, 132-51 (October, 1908), and Decline and Fall of the Kingdom of Judah.

(2) A Merarite Levite, son of Kish (1 Chronicles 24:29).

(3) "The king's son," the Revised Version (British and American) and the King James Version margin (Jeremiah 36:26). the Revised Version margin, the King James Version have "son of Hammelech," taking the word ha-melek as a proper name. He was "probably a royal prince, one who had a king among his ancestors but not necessarily son of the ruling king; so 38:6; 1 Kings 22:26 b; especially Zechariah 1:8 written at a time when the reigning king, Josiah, could not have had a grown-up `son' " (Driver, Jeremiah, 224, note e). Jerahmeel was with two others commanded by Jehoiakim to arrest Jeremiah and Baruch.

David Francis Roberts

3397. Yerachmeeli -- descendant of Jerahmeel
... 3396, 3397. Yerachmeeli. 3398 . descendant of Jerahmeel. Transliteration:
Yerachmeeli Phonetic Spelling: (yer-akh-meh-ay-lee') Short Definition: Jerahmeelites ...
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3396. Yerachmeel -- "may God have compassion," an Israelite name
... "may God have compassion," an Israelite name. Transliteration: Yerachmeel Phonetic
Spelling: (yer-akh-meh-ale') Short Definition: Jerahmeel. ... Jerahmeel. ...
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Language and Style.
... he agrees with Gaster in deeming tvkvs to be Th, but considers the Aramaic to be
a rendering of Th's Greek, taken into the tenth-century Chronicle of Jerahmeel ...
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The Writing of an Ancient Book
... He also ordered Jerahmeel, his son, and Seraiah, the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah,
the son of Abdeel, to seize Baruch, the scribe, and Jeremiah, the prophet ...
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Index I.
... Jennings, 228. Jephet ibn Ali, 22. Jerahmeel, 46. Jerome, 35, 49, 62, 71, 79, 108,
118, 132, 133, 151, 157-161, 167, 222, 238. Jocelin of Brakelond, 88. ...
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Canaan
... It consisted of the two clans of Jerahmeel and Kenaz, or the house of Caleb as it
was called in the time of David.[4] Kenaz was a grandson of Esau, and the ...
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The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... Arabs, and Midianites were associated with this semi-Canaanite stock"for example,
Kain, Caleb, Othniel, Kenaz, Shobal, Ephah, and Jerahmeel, but the Kenites ...
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Jerahmeel (9 Occurrences)
... (3.) Son of Hammelech (Jeremiah 36:26). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JERAHMEEL;
JERAHMEELITES. ... Cheyne has radical views on Jerahmeel. ...
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Jerah'meel (8 Occurrences)
Jerah'meel. Jerahmeel, Jerah'meel. Jerahmeelite . ... 1 Chronicles 2:9 The sons
also of Hezron, that were born unto him: Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai. ...
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Ozem (2 Occurrences)
... (2.) A son of Jerahmeel (1 Chronicles 2:25). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. OZEM. ...
(2) A "son" of Jerahmeel (1 Chronicles 2:25). Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Oren (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Ash or pine, the son of Jerahmeel (1 Chronicles 2:25).
Int. ... Aran): A son of Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron (1 Chronicles 2:25). ...
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Jerahmeelites (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia JERAHMEEL; JERAHMEELITES. je-ra'-me-el, je ...
Samuel 30:29. Cheyne has radical views on Jerahmeel. See EB ...
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Oldest (58 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 2:25 And the sons of Jerahmeel, the oldest son of Hezron, were Ram,
the oldest, and Bunah and Oren and Ozem and Ahijah. (BBE). ...
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Hammelech (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary The king's, the father of Jerahmeel, mentioned
in Jeremiah 36:26. Some take this word as a common noun ...
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Onam (4 Occurrences)
... (2) "Son" of Jerahmeel by Atarah; perhaps the name is connected with Onan son of
Judah (1 Chronicles 2:26, 28). Multi-Version Concordance Onam (4 Occurrences). ...
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Jamin (6 Occurrences)
... 24, a "son" (clan) of Simeon. (2) In 1 Chronicles 2:27, a Judahite, "son"
of Ram and grandson of Jerahmeel. (3) In Nehemiah 8:7, a ...
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Peleth (2 Occurrences)
... (2) A descendant of Jerahmeel (1 Chronicles 2:33). Multi-Version Concordance ... These
were the sons of Jerahmeel. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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