Levite living at the time of Exile and Return
Jeroham was a priest, the father of Adaiah, who served in the temple during the time of Nehemiah.
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Jeroham is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah as a priest, the father of Adaiah. Adaiah was one of the priests who served in the temple during the time of Nehemiah, after the Babylonian exile. He was a descendant of Malchijah, one of the priestly families. Jeroham's mention in these passages highlights the importance of priestly lineage and the role of the priests in the restoration of the temple and its services.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3395
Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah;
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