Alemeth
“Concealment or covering”
Summary
A name shared by two individuals in the genealogies of Benjamin and a Levitical city also known as Almon.
☩Son of Becher
Alemeth (also spelled Alameth) was the last named of the nine sons of Becher, the son of Benjamin. This name was likely preserved in the Levitical city that bore the same name.
☩Descendant of Saul
A second Alemeth was a descendant of King Saul through Jonathan. He was the first named son of Jehoadah (also called Jarah), representing the fifth generation after Jonathan. This lineage demonstrates the continuation of Saul's family line despite the tragedy that befell the royal house.
☩Levitical City
Alemeth was also a Levitical city in the territory of Benjamin, listed among the cities given to the priests. It appears to be the same place called Almon elsewhere in Scripture. The city has been identified with modern Almit, about a mile northeast of Anata (ancient Anathoth).
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Alemeth," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Alemeth," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
- 3.George Morrish, "Alemeth," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).