Immer
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Summary
The name of a priestly family whose descendants returned from Babylonian exile, and possibly also a place in Babylonia.
☩Priestly Family
Immer was the head of the sixteenth course of priests organized by David for temple service. His descendants formed a significant priestly family that continued through the exile and return. The sons of Immer are listed among those who returned with Zerubbabel, numbering 1,052 men.
☩Post-Exilic Members
Several priests of the sons of Immer had taken foreign wives and were required to put them away according to Ezra's reforms. Pashhur, who persecuted Jeremiah, was also a son of Immer. Zadok son of Immer worked on rebuilding the wall opposite his own house under Nehemiah.
☩Possible Place Name
Some exiles who returned could not prove their Israelite ancestry; they came from 'Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer.' If this is a place name rather than a family name, it would designate a location in Babylonia where exiles had settled.
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References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Immer," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).