Jerimoth
Jerimoth was a Levite appointed as an overseer during King Hezekiah's restoration of the temple and its services.
The name Jerimoth means “he that fears or rejects death”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 31:13; only referred to as Jerimoth (יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת).
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Alternative names
- יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹתJerimoth
Mentions
- Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.