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Jerahmeel

Biblical
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Son of Hezron and ancestor of David, prominent in Judah’s genealogies

Detailed Definition
Jerahmeel appears in 1 Chronicles 2 as a key lineage figure, with a clan named after him. His descendants include important tribal leaders. In poetry, Jerahmeel symbolizes the intricate tapestry of covenantal ancestry, the dignity of tribal identity, and how obscure names anchor messianic hope in historical continuity.
Example
Example in poetry:
In John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," Jerahmeel is part of the genealogical line of Judah (1 Chronicles 2); In George Herbert’s "The Temple," obscure names like Jerahmeel affirm God’s remembrance; In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s "The Seraphim," Jerahmeel’s mention underscores tribal continuity; In John Keble’s "The Christian Year," Jerahmeel symbolizes the faithful unknown; In Christina Rossetti’s devotional poetry, Jerahmeel’s name evokes the communion of saints; In T.S. Eliot’s "Four Quartets," minor figures like Jerahmeel illustrate providential pattern.
Additional Notes
Jerahmeel: Firstborn of Hezron (Judah’s line); ancestor of David (1 Chronicles 2:9). In poetry, Jerahmeel (“Yahweh pities”) represents the branching of messianic lineage and the quiet continuity of covenant promises. Though minor, his inclusion in genealogies affirms God’s faithfulness through generations—ideal for poems on ancestry, divine mercy in lineage, or the hidden roots of greatness.
Also Known As
Jerahmeel son of Hezron Jerahmeel the Ancestor
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