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Tyndale Open Bible Dictionary

JEREMOTH

1. One of Beker’s nine sons and a leader in Benjamin’s tribe (1 Chr 7:8). His name is rendered Jerimoth in some versions.

2. Benjamite, the son of Beriah and head of his family living in Jerusalem (1 Chr 8:14).

3. Levite of the family at Merari and one of Mushi’s three sons registered during David’s reign (1 Chr 23:23). His name is alternately spelled Jerimoth here and in 1 Chronicles 24:30.

4. Heman’s son and the leader of the 15th of 24 divisions of musicians trained for service in the house of the Lord (1 Chr 25:22, NLT mg). Here and also in 1 Chronicles 25:4 his name is spelled Jerimoth.

5. Azriel’s son and the chief official of Naphtali’s tribe during David’s reign (1 Chr 27:19). His name is spelled Jerimoth in some texts.

6. One of Elam’s descendants who was encouraged by Ezra to divorce his foreign wife during the postexilic period (Ezr 10:26).

7. One of Zattu’s descendants who was encouraged by Ezra to divorce his foreign wife (Ezr 10:27).

8. One of Bani’s descendants who was encouraged by Ezra to divorce his foreign wife (Ezr 10:29). He is named “Ramoth” in the KJB.