Lexical Summary Yamlek: Yamlek Original Word: יַמְלֵךְ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jamlech From malak; he will make king; Jamlek, an Israelite -- Jamlech. see HEBREW malak NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as melek Definition a Simeonite NASB Translation Jamlech (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יַמְלֵךְ proper name, masculine a Simeonite (compare Palmyrene proper name ימלכו VogPalm. 36a); — 1 Chronicles 4:34. ᵐ5 Ιεμολοχ. Topical Lexicon Occurrences in Scripture The name appears once in the Old Testament, in the register of Simeonite chiefs: “Meshobab, Jamlech, Joshah son of Amaziah” (1 Chronicles 4:34). Genealogical and Tribal Context Jamlech is listed among the heads of families descended from Simeon, Jacob’s second-born son by Leah. The larger passage (1 Chronicles 4:24-43) catalogs Simeon’s expansion southward, noting their settlements in the Negev and their campaign against the descendants of Ham to secure pastureland. Jamlech stands within this post-exilic rehearsal of Israel’s tribal heritage, a reminder that the Chronicler seeks to re-anchor a restored community in its covenantal lineage. Though briefly mentioned, Jamlech’s inclusion authenticates the continuity of the Simeonite line after the exile and validates their shared inheritance within the promised land. Historical Background Chronicles was compiled after the Babylonian captivity, when Judah’s remnant needed assurance of God’s ongoing purposes. The Simeonites had been dispersed and absorbed over centuries (Genesis 49:5-7; Joshua 19:1-9), yet their names resurface here. Jamlech’s presence signals that no clan is forgotten in God’s redemptive history; every tribe retains a portion in the unfolding plan, however small its footprint may seem. Theological Implications of the Name Jamlech stems from the Hebrew root m-l-k, “to reign.” Names built on this root (for example, Abimelech, Malchijah, Melchizedek) often highlight themes of kingship and authority. While Jamlech himself is not called a king, his name evokes the ultimate sovereignty of the Lord, who declares, “I am the LORD, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King” (Isaiah 43:15). In Israel’s on-again, off-again relationship with earthly monarchs, a Simeonite bearing “He will reign” underscores that true rule belongs to God alone. Lessons for Ministry • God records the seemingly obscure. Jamlech receives a single biblical mention, yet the Spirit preserved his name for all generations (Romans 15:4). Ministry must value individuals who may never gain public recognition but remain indispensable to God’s story. Related Names and Concepts Jamlech joins a constellation of m-l-k names that mirror facets of divine rule: Together they remind readers that kingship principles pervade Scripture, culminating in Jesus Christ, “the King of kings and Lord of lords” (Revelation 19:16). Summary Jamlech’s solitary mention offers a signpost of God’s meticulous remembrance, the endurance of Simeon’s line, and the overarching theme of divine kingship embedded even in obscure names. His appearance in the Chronicler’s roster encourages the church to honor every believer’s place in God’s kingdom narrative and to proclaim, in word and deed, that the Lord reigns forever. Forms and Transliterations וְיַמְלֵ֔ךְ וימלך veyamLech wə·yam·lêḵ wəyamlêḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:34 HEB: וּמְשׁוֹבָ֣ב וְיַמְלֵ֔ךְ וְיוֹשָׁ֖ה בֶּן־ NAS: Meshobab and Jamlech and Joshah KJV: And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah INT: Meshobab and Jamlech and Joshah the son 1 Occurrence |
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