יְרִימוֹת (ye.ri.mot)
ye.ri.mot
Jerimoth
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 12 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Yerimot appears twelve times in the Hebrew Bible, primarily within genealogical records in Chronicles, Ezra, and Numbers. It is not a common personal name but rather a marker of lineage, identifying individuals across several distinct families. The meaning "He is Most High" suggests a theological declaration embedded in identity, though its usage here serves strictly to trace ancestry rather than to convey narrative action.
Lexical sources list at least ten different men bearing this name, spanning from the tribe of Benjamin and Levitical musicians to descendants of David and exiles returning from Babylon. Because the name is so frequently repeated across unrelated lineages, it functions as a standard identifier in lists of heads of households. This repetition highlights the importance of preserving family records during periods of national reorganization.
Translators consistently render the name as Jerimoth or Jeremoth without variation, reflecting its status as a proper noun rather than a descriptive term. The word carries no independent theological weight outside these specific genealogical contexts. Its presence in Scripture underscores the biblical emphasis on preserving the identity of Israel’s tribes and clans through careful record-keeping.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Yerimot appears repeatedly in the genealogies of Chronicles, Ezra, and Numbers. It means "He is Most High," a simple declaration that points to God’s supreme authority. While these records may seem like dry lists of ancestors, they show how carefully Israel preserved its identity during times of national change.
For your faith, this reminds us that God values every individual within His people. Whether a person was a Levitical musician, a tribal leader, or an exile returning from Babylon, their name was recorded with care. This suggests that your own place in the community of believers is known and valued by God.
When you read these lists, consider the stability they provided to ancient Israel. In our modern lives, we often seek security in changing circumstances. These records offer a quiet assurance: God keeps account of His people, honoring their lineage and their role in His broader story of redemption.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 12 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jeremoth5×
- and/ Jerimoth4×
- Jerimoth2×
- to/ Jeremoth1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יְרִימ֖וֹת2×
- וִ/ירֵמ֖וֹת2×
- לִֽ/ירֵמ֔וֹת1×
- וִֽ/ירֵמ֔וֹת1×
- וִֽ/ירִימ֤וֹת1×
- וִֽ/ירִימ֜וֹת1×
- וִ/ירֵמֽוֹת\׃1×
- וִ/ירֵמ֣וֹת1×
- וִ/ירִימ֨וֹת1×
- וִ/ירִימ֑וֹת1×
Key Verses
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II Chronicles 11:18
Rehoboam took a wife for himself, Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David and of Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse.
This verse connects the name to King David’s family, showing how even descendants of royalty were identified by this title, linking royal lineage to the declaration of God's supremacy.
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I Chronicles 25:4
Of Heman, the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.
Jerimoth is listed among Heman’s sons, highlighting the role of worship leaders in preserving spiritual heritage through music and song during the temple service.
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Ezra 10:26
Of the sons of Elam: Mattaniah, Zechariah, Jehiel, Abdi, Jeremoth, and Elijah.
Included in the list of those who had married foreign wives, this occurrence shows how genealogical records were used to address specific community challenges after the exile.
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I Chronicles 7:7
The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of fathers’ houses, mighty men of valor; and they were listed by genealogy twenty-two thousand thirty-four.
This verse lists Jerimoth as a head of a father’s house in Benjamin, illustrating how the name functioned as a standard marker for tribal leadership and military strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every Occurrence (12 verses across 3 books)
I Chronicles 8 verses
The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of fathers’ houses, mighty men of valor; and they…
I Chronicles 7:8The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were…
I Chronicles 8:14and Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,
I Chronicles 23:23The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jeremoth, three.
I Chronicles 24:30The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after their fathers’ houses.
I Chronicles 25:4Of Heman, the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti,…
I Chronicles 25:22for the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
I Chronicles 27:19of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; of Naphtali, Jeremoth the son of Azriel;