Levite living at the time of United Monarchy
Jeroham was an Ephraimite, the father of Elkanah and grandfather of the prophet Samuel.
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Jeroham is mentioned in 1 Samuel and 1 Chronicles as an Ephraimite, the father of Elkanah and grandfather of the prophet Samuel. He was from the hill country of Ephraim and was a descendant of Kohath, one of the sons of Levi. Jeroham's son Elkanah was married to Hannah, who prayed for a child and dedicated her son Samuel to serve in the tabernacle. Jeroham's lineage is significant, as it establishes Samuel's Levitical heritage and his family's connection to the priestly line.
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3 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3395
Now there was a man named Elkanah who was from Ramathaim-zophim in the hill country of Ephraim. He was the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.
Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, and Elkanah his son.
the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah,
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