Meremoth is a biblical figure mentioned in several contexts within the Old Testament. His name, which means "elevations" or "heights," appears in various genealogical and narrative passages, primarily associated with the post-exilic period of Israel's history.

1. Meremoth, Son of Uriah: Meremoth, the son of Uriah (or Urijah), is noted for his role in the reconstruction efforts following the Babylonian exile. He is prominently mentioned in the Book of Nehemiah as one of the leaders who took part in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah 3:4 states, "Next to them, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, made repairs." His dedication to the work is further emphasized in Nehemiah 3:21, where it is recorded that he repaired another section of the wall, indicating his significant contribution to the restoration of the city.

2. Meremoth, a Priest: Another individual named Meremoth is identified as a priest in the post-exilic community. In Ezra 8:33 , he is mentioned as one of the priests responsible for weighing and recording the silver, gold, and articles brought back to Jerusalem by the returning exiles: "On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and the articles into the hands of Meremoth son of Uriah the priest." This role underscores the trust placed in him and his importance in the religious and communal life of the restored Jewish community.

3. Meremoth in the Covenant Renewal: Meremoth is also listed among those who sealed the covenant in Nehemiah 10:5 , where the leaders of the people pledged to follow the Law of God given through Moses. This act of sealing the covenant was a significant moment of spiritual renewal and commitment for the Israelites, and Meremoth's inclusion highlights his standing among the leaders and his dedication to the faith and practices of his people.

4. Genealogical References: The name Meremoth appears in various genealogical records, which may refer to different individuals or the same person in different contexts. In Ezra 10:36, a Meremoth is listed among the descendants of Bani who had married foreign women, an issue addressed during the reforms of Ezra. This mention reflects the broader challenges faced by the returning exiles in maintaining their distinct identity and adherence to the Law.

Meremoth's appearances in the biblical narrative, particularly in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, illustrate the multifaceted roles played by individuals in the restoration of Jerusalem and the re-establishment of the Jewish community after the exile. His involvement in both the physical rebuilding of the city and the spiritual renewal of the people underscores the interconnectedness of faith and action in the life of post-exilic Israel.Meremoth

bitterness; myrrh of death

Meremoth

(elevations),

1. Son of Uriah or Urijah the priest, of the family of Koz or Hakkoz, the head of the seventh course of priests as established by David. In (Ezra 8:33) Meremoth is appointed to weigh and register the gold and silver vessels belonging to the temple. In the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah we find Meremoth taking an active part. (Nehemiah 3:4)
2. A layman of the sons of Bani, who had married a foreign wife. (Ezra 10:36)
3. A priest, or more probably a family of priests, who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:5)

Exaltations, heights, a priest who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (Nehemiah 12:3), to whom were sent the sacred vessels (Ezra 8:33) belonging to the temple. He took part in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 3:4). MEREMOTH

mer'-e-moth, me-re'-moth (meremoth, "heights"; Mereimoth):

(1) Son of Uriah (Ezra 8:33), who was head of the 7th course of priests appointed by David (1 Chronicles 24:10, Hakkoz = Koz; compare Nehemiah 3:4, 21). The family of Koz were among those unable to prove their pedigree on the return from Babylon, and were therefore deposed as polluted (Ezra 2:61, 62). Meremoth's division of the family must, however, have been scatheless, for he is employed in the temple after the return as weigher of the gold and the vessels (Ezra 8:33), a function reserved for priests alone (Ezra 8:24-28). He takes a double part in the reconstruction under Nehemiah, first as a builder of the wall of the city (Nehemiah 3:4), then as a restorer of that part of the temple abutting on the house of Eliashib the priest (Nehemiah 3:21); "Marmoth" in 1 Esdras 8:62.

(2) A member of the house of Bani, and, like so many of that house, among those who married and put away foreign wives (Ezra 10:36). He seems to be named Carabasion (!) in the corresponding list of 1 Esdras 9:34.

(3) The name occurs in Nehemiah 10:5 among those who "seal the covenant" with Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10:1). It may there be the name of an individual (in which case there were 4 of the name), or it may be a family name. Certainly a "Meremoth" came back under Zerubbabel 100 years before (Nehemiah 12:3), and the signatory in question may be either a descendant of the same name or a family representative. The name recurs later in the same list (Nehemiah 12:15) as "Meraioth" through a scribal error confusing the two Hebrew letters yodh (y) and cholem (o) for mem (m). A comparison of Nehemiah 12:1-3 and 12:12-15 shows clearly that it is the same person. Note that in 12:15 "Helkai" is the name of the contemporary leader.

(4) For Meremoth (1 Esdras 8:2 the King James Version).

See MEMEROTH.

Henry Wallace

4822. Meremoth -- two Israelites priests, also an Israelite
... Meremoth. 4823 . two Israelites priests, also an Israelite. Transliteration: Meremoth
Phonetic Spelling: (mer-ay-mohth') Short Definition: Meremoth. ...
/hebrew/4822.htm - 6kMeremoth (6 Occurrences)
... He took part in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 3:4). Int. Standard
Bible Encyclopedia. MEREMOTH. mer'-e-moth, me-re'-moth ...
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Meremoth's (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Meremoth's (1 Occurrence). Nehemiah
12:15 of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai; (See NIV). ...
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Mer'emoth (6 Occurrences)
Mer'emoth. Meremoth, Mer'emoth. Meremoth's . Multi-Version Concordance
Mer'emoth (6 Occurrences). ... Ezra 10:36 Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib; (See RSV). ...
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Uriah (33 Occurrences)
... (3.) The father of Meremoth, mentioned in Ezra 8:33. Int. ... Nehemiah 3:4 Next to
them repaired Meremoth the son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz. ...
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Uri'ah (32 Occurrences)
... Ezra 8:33 And on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighed
in the house of our God into the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the ...
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Urijah (29 Occurrences)
... Ezra 8:33 And on the fourth day the silver and the gold and the vessels were weighed
in the house of our God into the hand of Meremoth the son of Urijah the ...
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Koz (5 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Nehemiah 3:4 Next to
them repaired Meremoth the son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz. ...
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Eli'ashib (15 Occurrences)
... and Jeremoth, and Zabad, and Aziza. (See RSV). Ezra 10:36 Vaniah, Meremoth,
Eliashib; (See RSV). Nehemiah 3:1 Then Eliashib the high ...
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Eliashib (15 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Ezra 10:36 Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Nehemiah ...
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Meraioth (7 Occurrences)
... (2.) Nehemiah 12:15, a priest who went to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel. He is called
Meremoth in Nehemiah 12:3. ... In Nehemiah 12:3 the name is given as "Meremoth.". ...
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