Overview
Jerahmeel was a son of Hezron and grandson of Judah, making him part of the royal lineage of Israel (1 Chronicles 2:25-26). His family descendants are documented as one of the significant clan groupings within the tribe of Judah. The genealogies preserved in Scripture demonstrate God's faithful record-keeping of His covenant people.
Key Scriptures
"The sons of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai" (1 Chronicles 2:9, KJV). "And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah" (1 Chronicles 2:25, KJV). "Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehem Judah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons" (1 Samuel 17:12, ESV)—connecting Jerahmeel's line to David's ancestry.
Application
Study biblical genealogies to appreciate how God preserved His people's history and fulfilled His covenant promises through specific family lines leading to Christ.