Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Cherished; who finds mercy. ) Father of Elkanah, and grandfather of the prophet Samuel (1 Sam. 1:1). ) The father of Azareel, the “captain” of the tribe of Dan (1 Chr. 27:22). ) 1 Chr. 12:7; a Benjamite. ) 2 Chr. 23:1; one whose son assisted in placing Joash on the throne. ) 1 Chr. 9:8; a Benjamite. ) 1 Chr. 9:12; a priest, perhaps the same as in Neh. 11:12.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(cherished).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)
JER'OHAM (who finds mercy). Samuel's grandfather. 1 Sam 1:1; 1 Chr 6:27, [scripture]1 Chr.1 Chr 6:34. Benjamites. 1 Chr 8:27; 1 Chr 9:8. A priest, 1 Chr 9:12; perhaps the same person as in Neh 11:12. . The father of some of David's warriors; a Benjamite. 1 Chr 12:7. The father of the prince of Dan in David's reign. 1 Chr 27:22. The father of one who assisted Jehoiada in placing Joash on the throne. 2 Chr 23:1.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
high; merciful; beloved
Schaff's Bible Dictionary
JER'OHAM (who finds mercy).