Jerimoth

Jerimoth was a Levite, the son of Mushi, from the clan of Merari, as recorded in the genealogies in 1 Chronicles.

The name Jerimoth means “he that fears or rejects death”

MaleLeviteTribe of LeviEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 23:23; referred to as Jerimoth or Jeremoth (יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת); son of Mushi; a brother of Mahli and Eder.

Glossary entries

Jeremoth Jerimoth

Family members

Father

Mushi

Siblings

Eder Mahli

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 1 Chronicles 23:23יְרֵמוֹת · Jeremoth; יְרִימוֹת · Jerimoth
    The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jeremoth—three in all.
  2. 1 Chronicles 24:30יְרֵמוֹת · Jeremoth; יְרִימוֹת · Jerimoth
    And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites, according to their families.