Lexical Summary Yerocham: Jeroham Original Word: יְרֹחָם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jeroham From racham; compassionate; Jerocham, the name of seven or eight Israelites -- Jeroham. see HEBREW racham NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom racham Definition "may He be compassionate," the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Jeroham (10). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְרֹחָם proper name, masculine (may he be compassionated; compare LagBN 134); — 1 father of Elkanah, grandfather of Samuel, Ephraimite 1 Samuel 1:1 (Ιερεμε[ι]ηλ, A Ιεροαμ); Levite 1 Chronicles 6:12; 1 Chronicles 6:19 (Ιδαερ, Ηααλ; A Ιεροβοαμ, Ιερεαμ; ᵐ5L Ιεραμαηλ). 2 Benjamites: a. 1 Chronicles 8:27 Ιρααμ, etc. (apparently = יְרֵמוֺת 1 Chronicles 8:14). b. 1 Chronicles 9:8, ᵐ5 id. (= a ?). 3 priests: a. 1 Chronicles 9:12, Ι(ε)ρααμ, etc. b. Nehemiah 11:11, Ι(ε)ροαμ. 4 father of a hero of David 1 Chronicles 12:8 (van d. H. v.1 Chronicles 12:7), Ρααμ, A ᵐ5L Ιεροαμ. 5 Danite 1 Chronicles 27:22, Ιωραμ (ᵐ5L as 4). 6 father of a captain with Jehoiada, 2 Chronicles 23:1, Ιωραμ. Topical Lexicon Overview The name Jeroham is borne by several men who appear across Israel’s historical and genealogical records. Although none of them is a major biblical character, each is strategically positioned within narratives that display the Lord’s covenant faithfulness to every tribe and ministry in Israel—prophetic, Levitical, priestly, military, and royal. Collectively, these occurrences form a mosaic that underscores God’s meticulous concern for lineage, leadership, and spiritual continuity. Bearers of the Name 1. Jeroham of Ramathaim-zophim (1 Samuel 1:1) Grandfather of the prophet Samuel and member of the Ephraimite clan descended from Zuph. Through him, Samuel’s pedigree is traced to an honorable household characterized by devotion to the tabernacle worship at Shiloh. His line demonstrates the Lord’s preparation of a prophet-judge before Israel requests a king. 2. Jeroham the Levitical Ancestor of Heman (1 Chronicles 6:27; 6:34) In the extensive Levitical genealogy, Jeroham appears twice, emphasizing the redundant precision of priestly records. He stands in the Korahite branch assigned to temple music. Heman the singer, his descendant, becomes a principal worship leader in David’s tabernacle choir, reflecting how hidden forebears contribute to public ministry generations later. 3. Jeroham the Benjamite (1 Chronicles 8:27; 9:8) Listed among the inhabitants of Jerusalem restored after the exile, this Jeroham anchors the continuity of Benjamin within the holy city. The chronicler’s placement of his name signals the re-establishment of tribal identity around the rebuilt temple. 4. Jeroham the Priest, Father of Adaiah (1 Chronicles 9:12; Nehemiah 11:12) Twice recorded—once before and once after the exile—this Jeroham links pre-exilic priestly service to the restored worship under Zerubbabel and Nehemiah. Through his son Adaiah, the priesthood maintains an unbroken line, fulfilling the Lord’s promise that “the priests shall teach My ordinances to Jacob” (compare Deuteronomy 33:10). 5. Jeroham the Gedorite Warrior (1 Chronicles 12:8) A valiant man who joined David at Ziklag. His inclusion among David’s mighty men illustrates how God raised loyal supporters from diverse clans to secure the united monarchy: “From the Gadites there went over to David... mighty men of valor”. 6. Jeroham the Officer of Naphtali (1 Chronicles 27:22) Named as monthly military commander for the tribe of Naphtali in David’s standing army. His appointment confirms the integration of northern tribes into the national defense structure, foreshadowing the unity sought under righteous kingship. 7. Jeroham, Father of Azariah the Reformer (2 Chronicles 23:1) Azariah the son of Jeroham, a leading priest, allies with Jehoiada to overthrow the usurping queen Athaliah and to install the rightful Davidic heir, Joash. Jeroham’s son stands at the heart of covenant renewal, testifying to the formative influence of faithful fathers upon priestly sons. Tribal and Levitical Lineages Jeroham spans five tribes: Ephraim, Levi, Benjamin, Gad, and Naphtali. Such distribution showcases the Lord’s work in every tribal allotment. In Levi especially, Jeroham threads through the Kohathite and Korahite lines that administrate temple worship. These lineages validate the Chronicler’s purpose: to demonstrate that post-exilic ministry rests upon historically verifiable roots (1 Chronicles 9:10-34). Role in the History of Israel 1. Prophetic anticipation—Jeroham of Ramah paves the way for Samuel’s anointing of kings. Theological Implications • God values unnamed or lesser-known servants; their faithfulness influences national destiny. Practical Lessons 1. Quiet faithfulness today may bless the Church for generations, as seen in Jeroham’s descendants who shaped Israel’s worship and reforms. Jeroham’s scattered appearances, when viewed together, illuminate a consistent biblical theme: the Lord weaves ordinary lives into His extraordinary redemptive tapestry, proving that no act of fidelity escapes His sovereign notice. Forms and Transliterations יְרֹחָ֑ם יְרֹחָ֔ם יְרֹחָ֖ם יְרֹחָ֡ם יְרֹחָ֤ם יְרֹחָ֥ם יְרֹחָ֧ם יְרֹחָֽם׃ ירחם ירחם׃ yə·rō·ḥām yeroCham yərōḥāmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 1:1 HEB: אֶ֠לְקָנָה בֶּן־ יְרֹחָ֧ם בֶּן־ אֱלִיה֛וּא NAS: the son of Jeroham, the son KJV: the son of Jeroham, the son INT: was Elkanah the son of Jeroham the son of Elihu 1 Chronicles 6:27 1 Chronicles 6:34 1 Chronicles 8:27 1 Chronicles 9:8 1 Chronicles 9:12 1 Chronicles 12:8 1 Chronicles 27:22 2 Chronicles 23:1 Nehemiah 11:12 10 Occurrences |
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