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Jeremai, a descendant of Hashum, was among those who married foreign women during the time of Ezra and agreed to send them away.
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Jeremai is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the descendants of Hashum who had married a foreign woman during the time of Ezra. When Ezra learned of the widespread intermarriage between the Israelites and the neighboring peoples, he called for repentance and reform. Jeremai was among those who agreed to send away their foreign wives and children, demonstrating their commitment to obey God's law and maintain the purity of the Israelite community.
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(dwelling in heights), a layman, one of the Bene-Hashum, who was compelled by Ezra to put away his foreign wife. (Ezra 10:33) (B.C. 459.)
my height; throwing forth waters
JER'EMAI (dwelling in heights), one who had a foreign wife. Ezr 10:33.
JER'EMAI (dwelling in heights), one who had a foreign wife. Ezr 10:33.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3413
From the descendants of Hashum: Mattenai, Mattattah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, and Shimei.
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