Roimus
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Roimus in the Bible?
One of the leaders accompanying Zerubbabel in the initial return from Babylonian exile, identified in Ezra 2:2 and Nehemiah 7:7 as Roimus, while Ezra 2:2 and Nehemiah 7:7 list him as Rehum; some textual traditions and the parallel account in Ezra 2:2 distinguish him as Nehum.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Roimus clarifies the leadership structure of the early post-exilic community and highlights the textual variations in the genealogical lists of returning exiles found in Ezra and Nehemiah.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Roimus reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Roimus in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Roimus clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:2Nehemiah 7:7
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
"Roimus." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/roimus/