Jeremoth, a descendant of Bani, was among those who married foreign women during the time of Ezra and agreed to send them away.
descendant of Bani who had married a foreign wife (EZR 10:29)
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eminences; one that fears death
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· Also called · H3406 none · EZR 10:29 eminences; one that fears death
- he יְרֵמוֹת yəremot · H3406 · EZR 10:29
- he יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת · H3406R
- el Ρημωθ Rēmōth · none · EZR 10:29
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Jeremoth is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the descendants of Bani 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. Jeremoth 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.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Jeremoth_7) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Jeremoth@Ezr.10.29)