Alemeth is a biblical figure and location mentioned in the Old Testament. As a person, Alemeth is identified as one of the sons of Becher, who was a son of Benjamin, making him a member of the tribe of Benjamin. This is noted in 1 Chronicles 7:8: "The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher."

In addition to being a person, Alemeth is also a geographical location. It is referenced as a Levitical city within the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. In 1 Chronicles 6:60, it is listed among the cities given to the descendants of Aaron: "And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands."

The dual mention of Alemeth as both a person and a place highlights the common biblical practice of naming locations after significant individuals or families. The Levitical city of Alemeth served as a place of refuge and religious service, reflecting the tribe of Levi's role in Israelite society.

Azmaveth

Azmaveth is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, referring to both individuals and a location. As a person, Azmaveth is noted as one of David's mighty warriors, part of the elite group known as "The Thirty." In 2 Samuel 23:31, Azmaveth is listed among these valiant men: "Abi-Albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite."

Another individual named Azmaveth is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin. In 1 Chronicles 8:36, Azmaveth is a descendant of Jonathan, the son of King Saul: "Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza."

Azmaveth is also the name of a location, a town in the territory of Benjamin. It is mentioned in the context of the return from the Babylonian exile. In Nehemiah 12:29, the singers are said to have settled in the villages around Jerusalem, including Azmaveth: "from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for the singers had built villages for themselves all around Jerusalem."

Zimri

Zimri is a name that appears in several contexts within the Old Testament, referring to different individuals. One of the most notable figures named Zimri is the king of Israel who reigned for a brief period. Zimri was a commander in the army of King Elah of Israel. He conspired against Elah, assassinated him, and took the throne. However, his reign lasted only seven days, as recorded in 1 Kings 16:15: "In the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri reigned in Tirzah for seven days. Now the troops were encamped against Gibbethon of the Philistines."

Zimri's short-lived rule ended when Omri, another military leader, was proclaimed king by the army. Facing inevitable defeat, Zimri set the royal palace on fire and perished in the flames, as described in 1 Kings 16:18: "When Zimri saw that the city was taken, he went into the citadel of the royal palace and set it on fire around him. So he died."

Another Zimri is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin. In 1 Chronicles 8:36, Zimri is listed as a descendant of Jonathan: "Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza."

The name Zimri also appears in the context of the tribe of Simeon. In 1 Chronicles 4:24, Zimri is listed as one of the sons of Simeon: "The sons of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul." This highlights the commonality of the name across different tribes and families in Israel.