Lexical Summary Yeqamam: Yeqamam Original Word: יְקַמְעָם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jekameam From quwm and am; (the) people will rise; Jekamam, an Israelite -- Jekameam. Compare Yhowyaqiym, Yoqm'am. see HEBREW quwm see HEBREW am see HEBREW Yhowyaqiym see HEBREW Yoqm'am NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qum and am Definition "may kinsman establish," a Levite NASB Translation Jekameam (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְקַמְעָם proper name, masculine (= יָ֫קֶם עָם according to Ol§ 277 i; meaning then may kinsman establish, compare GrayProp. N. 46 f. 59); — a Levite 1 Chronicles 23:19; 1 Chronicles 24:23, Ικεμιας, Ιοκομ (1 Chronicles 24:23), etc., ᵐ5L Ιακαμιας. Topical Lexicon Name Overview Jekameam is a Kohathite Levite—fourth son of Hebron—whose name conveys the idea of one whom God “causes to stand” or “raises up,” reflecting divine initiative in appointing servants. Biblical Occurrences 1 Chronicles 23: 19; 1 Chronicles 24: 23 1 Chronicles 23: 19: “The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.” Chapter 24 repeats this order when David assigns service rotations, underscoring an established place within the Levitical structure. Genealogical Context • Lineage: Levi → Kohath → Hebron → Jekameam Role in David’s Temple Preparations David numbered Levites “thirty years old and upward” (1 Chronicles 23: 3) and distributed them into divisions for future temple service. As a Hebronite, Jekameam fell under the Kohathite charge “for the work of the house of the Lord” (1 Chronicles 23: 28-32): - oversight of offerings and showbread - care of sacred objects - support of the Aaronic priests - gatekeeping and administrative duties Although Scripture records no individual exploits, his placement signifies active participation in worship infrastructure that prefigured the permanent temple under Solomon. Theological Reflections 1. Divine appointment: The name itself highlights God’s prerogative in raising up laborers (Psalm 75: 7). Legacy for Believers Jekameam’s brief mention reminds the church that every member has a God-given station (1 Corinthians 12: 18). Whether tasks are public or hidden, the Lord records each name and labor, sovereignly “raising up” servants to maintain pure worship in every generation. Forms and Transliterations וִֽיקַמְעָ֖ם ויקמעם יְקַמְעָ֖ם יקמעם vikamAm wî·qam·‘ām wîqam‘ām yə·qam·‘ām yekamAm yəqam‘āmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 23:19 HEB: יַחֲזִיאֵל֙ הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֔י וִֽיקַמְעָ֖ם הָרְבִיעִֽי׃ NAS: the third and Jekameam the fourth. KJV: the third, and Jekameam the fourth. INT: Jahaziel the third and Jekameam the fourth 1 Chronicles 24:23 2 Occurrences |