יְקַמְעָם (ye.qam.am)
ye.qam.am
Jekameam
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Jekameam is a proper name found exclusively in the genealogies of First Chronicles, appearing only twice (1 Chronicles 23:19 and 6:18). He is identified as a Levite, specifically the fourth son of Hebron and grandson of Kohath. His brothers included Jeriah, Amariah, and Jahaziel, placing him within the prominent priestly lineage that served during the time of David.
The name itself carries a meaningful translation: "let the people rise." This etymology reflects a common pattern in Hebrew naming, where personal names often express a prayer or theological statement. For Jekameam’s family, this likely underscored their role in maintaining the spiritual vitality and order of Israel’s worship community.
While the biblical narrative does not record specific deeds for Jekameam, his inclusion in these lists highlights the importance of lineage and continuity in the Levitical system. The Chronicler preserves these names to demonstrate the faithful transmission of sacred duties from the wilderness period through the establishment of the temple service under David.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Jekameam appears only in the genealogies of First Chronicles, listed as the fourth son of Hebron and a Levite from the Kohathite line. His name means "let the people rise," a phrase that likely served as a prayer for spiritual vitality within Israel’s worship community. Though the biblical narrative does not record specific deeds for him, his inclusion highlights the importance of lineage and continuity in the Levitical system.
The Chronicler preserves these names to demonstrate the faithful transmission of sacred duties from the wilderness period through the establishment of the temple service under David. This attention to detail reminds us that God values every member of His people, whether their roles are visible or hidden. It invites reflection on how our own lives contribute to the broader story of faith passed down through generations.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jekameam1×
- Jekameam1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יְקַמְעָ֖ם1×
- וִֽ/יקַמְעָ֖ם1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 23:19
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
This verse lists Jekameam as the fourth son of Hebron, establishing his place in the Levitical hierarchy during David's reign.
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I Chronicles 24:23
The sons of Hebron: Jeriah, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
Here, Jekameam is again identified as the fourth son, reinforcing the structured order of priestly duties within the Kohathite family.