People of the Bible

Alemeth, son of Jarah

The name Alemeth means “hiding; youth; worlds; upon the dead.” Alemeth is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 8:36.

Family of Alemeth

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Who was Alemeth?

Covering. (1.) One of the nine sons of Becher, the son of Benjamin (1 Chr. 7:8).

(2.) One of the sons of Jehoadah, or Jarah, son of Ahaz (1 Chr. 8:36).

(3.) A sacerdotal city of Benjamin (1 Chr. 6:60), called also Almon (Josh. 21:18), now Almit, a mile north-east of the ancient Anathoth.

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Alemeth

  • 1 Chronicles 8:36

    And Ahaz begat Jehoadah; and Jehoadah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza,

  • 1 Chronicles 9:42

    And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza;