Jahmai יַחְמַי
Son of Tola, an Issacharite
Biography
Jahmai is mentioned in 1Ch.7.2 as one of the sons of Tola, who was a descendant of Issachar. He is listed among the clan heads of Issachar, indicating that he held a leadership position within the tribe. The biblical text describes Jahmai and his brothers as valiant warriors, suggesting that they were known for their military prowess.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Uzzi Tribe of LeviHigh PriestHigh priest in the line of EleazarView full profile →
- Rephaiah Tribe of JudahSon of HananiahA descendant of King DavidView full profile →
- Jeriel Tribe of IssacharIssachar leaderA son of Tola, from the tribe of Issachar.View full profile →
- Ibsam Tribe of IssacharSon of TolaA descendant of Issachar.View full profile →
- Shemuel Tribe of IssacharIssachar leaderSon of Tola, a leader of IssacharView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:2
"The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, heads of their fathers’ houses, of Tola; mighty men of valor in their generations. Their number in the days of David was twenty-two thousand six hundred."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יַחְמַי | H3181 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)