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Jahmai

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What is the meaning of Jahmai in the Bible?

Head of a clan of Issachar in 1Ch 7:2.

SIGNIFICANCE

Jahmai's presence in the genealogy demonstrates the textual emphasis on tribal lineage and the structured organization of the Israelite tribes during the period recorded in Chronicles.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Jahmai reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Jahmai in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Jahmai clarify?

Source Attribution

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.

How to Cite This Entry

"Jahmai." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jahmai/
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