Meremoth מְרֵמוֹת
A priest who returned from the Babylonian exile.
Biography
Meremoth was a priest who returned from the Babylonian exile. He was among those who received the silver, gold, and vessels brought back to Jerusalem by Ezra (Ezr.8.33). During the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah, Meremoth, the son of Uriah, repaired two sections of the wall (Neh.3.4,21). He is also listed among the priests who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah to follow the Law of God (Neh.10.5). In the lists of priests and Levites who returned with Zerubbabel, Meremoth is mentioned as the head of a priestly family (Neh.12.3,15).
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 1 verse Study available
- Ezra 8:33
"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 Uriah the priest; and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, the..."
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Nehemiah 5 verses Study available
- Nehemiah 3:4
"Next to them, Meremoth the son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz made repairs. Next to them, Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel made repairs. Next to them, Zadok the son of Baana made repairs."
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"After him, Meremoth the son of Uriah the son of Hakkoz repaired another portion, from the door of the house of Eliashib even to the end of the house of Eliashib."
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"Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,"
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:3
"Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,"
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"of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מְרֵמוֹת | H4822G |
| Named | Hebrew | מְרָיוֹת | H4812H |