Lexical Summary Yerachmeel: Jerahmeel Original Word: יְרַחְמְאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jerahmeel From racham and 'el; God will compassionate; Jerachmeel, the name of three Israelites -- Jerahmeel. see HEBREW racham see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom racham and el Definition "may God have compassion," an Isr. name NASB Translation Jerahmeel (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְרַחְמְאֵל proper name, masculine (may El have compassion) Ιεραμεηλ, etc.; — 1 name in Judah 1 Chronicles 2:9,25,26,27,33,42 (compare adjective, of a people following). 2 son of king Jehoiakim Jeremiah 36:26. 3 Levite, 1 Chronicles 24:29. Topical Lexicon Scriptural Occurrences and Persons Identified• 1 Chronicles 2:9, 25-27, 33, 42 – Jerahmeel as the firstborn of Hezron and eponymous head of a major Judean clan. Jerahmeel Son of Hezron: Patriarch of a Judean Clan Jerahmeel is introduced in Judah’s royal genealogy: “The sons born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb” (1 Chronicles 2:9). While Ram carries the Messianic line to David, Jerahmeel gives his name to the Jerahmeelite clan (cf. 1 Samuel 27:10; 30:29), located in the Negev of Judah near the Kenites and Calebites. Scripture preserves the clan’s internal branches (1 Chronicles 2:25-27, 33), emphasizing God’s meticulous record of His covenant people. That Jerahmeel is Hezron’s firstborn signifies prominence, yet the monarchy would ultimately come through the younger brother, illustrating divine prerogative in election. Descendants and Territorial Influence The list in 1 Chronicles 2 shows two wives (Atarah and an unnamed first wife) and multiple sons and grandsons. Verses such as “The sons of Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron: Ram his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah” (1 Chronicles 2:25) portray a flourishing lineage. The appearance of Jerahmeel’s descendants into the post-exilic era (Ezra’s community references Jerahmeelites indirectly through territorial names) attests to the endurance of his house. Their homeland, forming a triangle with Ziph and Maon, provided pasture for David while he fled Saul, connecting Jerahmeel’s heritage to redemptive history. Jerahmeel the Levite In the arrangement of the temple workforce under David, “From Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel” (1 Chronicles 24:29). Although the verse offers little narrative detail, its placement among the priestly courses points to Jerahmeel’s participation in sacred service. The name surfaces here outside the tribe of Judah, demonstrating how godly heritage can cross tribal lines. By the time of the Chronicler, the memory of faithful Levites like this Jerahmeel would encourage the restored community to guard purity in worship. Jerahmeel the King’s Son During Jehoiakim’s rejection of prophetic warning, “the king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son, along with Seraiah son of Azriel and Shelemiah son of Abdeel, to seize Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet. But the LORD had hidden them” (Jeremiah 36:26). Likely a royal prince or official, this Jerahmeel embodies resistance to God’s word. His failure to apprehend Jeremiah highlights divine protection over the prophetic message and marks a stark contrast with the earlier Jerahmeelites’ supportive proximity to David. Theological and Ministry Significance 1. God Values Every Generation: The extensive Jerahmeelite genealogy underlines that no family is overlooked in God’s unfolding plan. Ministry today likewise counts individuals, not merely masses. Legacy The name Jerahmeel spans patriarchal, liturgical, and political arenas. From wilderness ranchlands to temple courts to palace intrigue, each bearer demonstrates how the same covenant God works through varied circumstances—honoring faith, exposing rebellion, and preserving His purposes until their consummation in Christ. Forms and Transliterations יְרַחְמְאֵ֑ל יְרַחְמְאֵ֔ל יְרַחְמְאֵ֛ל יְרַחְמְאֵ֥ל יְרַחְמְאֵ֨ל יְרַחְמְאֵֽל׃ ירחמאל ירחמאל׃ לִֽירַחְמְאֵ֖ל לירחמאל lî·raḥ·mə·’êl lirachmeEl lîraḥmə’êl yə·raḥ·mə·’êl yerachmeEl yəraḥmə’êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:9 HEB: ל֑וֹ אֶת־ יְרַחְמְאֵ֥ל וְאֶת־ רָ֖ם NAS: were born to him [were] Jerahmeel, Ram KJV: that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, INT: who were born to him Jerahmeel Ram and Chelubai 1 Chronicles 2:25 1 Chronicles 2:26 1 Chronicles 2:27 1 Chronicles 2:33 1 Chronicles 2:42 1 Chronicles 24:29 Jeremiah 36:26 8 Occurrences |
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