Who was Jeremoth in the Bible?

Jeremoth was a son of Beriah and a leader of the tribe of Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem after the exile. He is mentioned in a genealogical list that records the resettlement of the Israelites (1 Chronicles 8:14).

Why is Jeremoth mentioned in 1 Chronicles?

Jeremoth is listed to establish the continuity and lineage of the tribe of Benjamin, showing how families returned and re-established themselves in Jerusalem. His inclusion highlights the importance of genealogy and tribal identity in Israel's restoration (1 Chronicles 8:1-40).

What was Jeremoth's significance as a Benjamite leader?

As a leader, Jeremoth represented his family and tribe during a critical period of resettlement in Jerusalem. His role helped preserve the tribal structure and identity of Benjamin, which was crucial for the nation's reorganization after the Babylonian exile.

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Jeremoth, the son of Beriah, was a leader of the Benjamites living in Jerusalem, as recorded in the genealogy in 1 Chronicles.

Jeremoth

Biography

Jeremoth son of Beriah was a leader among the Benjamites who lived in Jerusalem, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 8:14 within the extended genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. His father Beriah is listed as a son of Elpaal, a notable figure in the Benjamite lineage. Jeremoth's mention alongside other Benjamite leaders who dwelt in Jerusalem suggests that his household was part of the Benjamite community that maintained a presence in the capital city. The tribe of Benjamin held a particular relationship with Jerusalem, and the leaders of that tribe living within the city carried a degree of civic and tribal responsibility. Jeremoth's designation as a leader indicates recognized authority within his clan, even though the text provides no further details about his activities.

Significance

Jeremoth son of Beriah represents the Benjamite leaders whose tribal identity and urban presence in Jerusalem were carefully maintained even across generations of political change. The Chronicler's attention to named Benjamite leaders in Jerusalem reflects the tribe's enduring importance, Benjamin remained loyal to the house of David, and its members within Jerusalem helped sustain the covenant community through the monarchic period. Theologically, these genealogical records affirm God's faithfulness in preserving the people through whom his purposes would advance, including the preservation of the Benjamite tribe from which the apostle Paul would later emerge (Philippians 3:5), connecting this ancient tribal heritage to New Testament redemptive history.

Verse Appearances (1)

1Chr

1Chr 8:14

References

Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
Tyndale House, Cambridge (n.d.) Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References (TIPNR). STEPBible. Available at: https://www.stepbible.org. [CC BY 4.0]
Wikidata contributors (n.d.) Wikidata. Available at: https://www.wikidata.org. [CC0]
Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]

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