Alemeth Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Alemeth was a son of Jehoaddah (or 'Jehoadah'), a Benjamite from Gibeon, and is listed in the genealogies of Saul's family.
son of Jehoadda (1CH 8:36)
Lineage: Aphiah › Bechorath › Zeror › Abiel › Kish › Saul › Jonathan › Mephibosheth › Micah › Ahaz › Jarah › Alemeth
Names
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Alemeth
hiding; youth; worlds; upon the dead
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Alemeth
· Also called · H5964 none · 1CH 8:36 concealment
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עָלֶמֶת
alemet · H5964 · 1CH 8:36 concealment
- he עָלֶ֫מֶת · H5964I
- el Γαλεμαθ Galemath · none · 1CH 8:36
- bg Алемет
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 980 BC – 880 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Mephibosheth · 1060 BC Ancestor |
4 20–45 years per generation |
c. 980 BC – 880 BC |
| Jonathan · 1094 BC Ancestor |
5 20–45 years per generation |
c. 994 BC – 869 BC |
Alemeth Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Alemeth is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin, specifically in the lineage of Saul, the first king of Israel. He is listed as a son of Jehoaddah (or 'Jehoadah'), who was a descendant of Jeiel, the father of Gibeon. (1Ch 8:36; 9.42)
The genealogies in 1Chronicles 8 and 9 provide a detailed record of the Benjamite families, particularly those associated with Saul's lineage. Alemeth is mentioned alongside his brothers, Azmaveth and Zimri, as well as other descendants of Jehoadah. (1Ch 8:36; 9.42)
The repetition of this genealogy in both chapters suggests its importance in establishing the lineage of Saul and his family. It also highlights the significance of the Benjamite clan from Gibeon, which played a role in the early monarchy of Israel.
Apart from being listed in the genealogies, no further details are provided about Alemeth's life, his role within the family, or any specific events associated with him.
The inclusion of Alemeth in the genealogies serves to document the Benjamite lineage and to demonstrate the continuity of the family line from the time of Saul to the post-exilic period when the Chronicles were written.
Alemeth 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
One of the sons of Jehoadah, or Jarah, son of Ahaz (1 Chr. 8:36).
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