Jerahmeel
Mentioned 1751–1469 BC traditional (Jones)
The son of Hezron, the brother of Caleb (1 Chr. 2:9, 25, 26, etc.).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- The 27th generation from Adam, counting Adam as the first.
- Mentioned in the era of Egypt and the Exodus, 1706–1451 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Caleb, Hezron, Ram, Ahijah, Atarah, Bunah, Eker, and Hebron.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Mentions
6 tagged verses in 1 book. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Jerahmeel 9 |
| KJV | Jerahmeel 8 |
| ASV | Jerahmeel 8 |
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Every verse
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1 Chronicles6 verses
- 2:9
The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb.
- 2:25
The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron: Ram his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.
- 2:26
Jerahmeel had another wife named Atarah, who was the mother of Onam.
- 2:27
The sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel: Maaz, Jamin, and Eker.
- 2:33
The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the descendants of Jerahmeel.
- 2:42
The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
The son of Hezron, the brother of Caleb (1 Chr. 2:9, 25, 26, etc.).