Alemeth
Alemeth was a son of Jehoaddah (or 'Jehoadah'), a Benjamite from Gibeon, and is listed in the genealogies of Saul's family.
The name Alemeth means “hiding; youth; worlds; upon the dead”
MaleTribe of BenjaminDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 8:36; only referred to as Alemeth (עָלֶ֫מֶת); son of Jehoaddah; a brother of Azmaveth and Zimri.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- עָלֶ֫מֶתAlemeth
Mentions
- Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza.
- Ahaz was the father of Jarah; Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza.