Person Old Testament
Alemeth
Alemeth was a son of Jehoaddah (or 'Jehoadah'), a Benjamite from Gibeon, and is listed in the genealogies of Saul's family. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 8:36.
Why it matters. Son of Jehoaddah, a Benjamite from Gibeon
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Alemeth
Alemeth is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin, specifically in the lineage of Saul, the first king of Israel. He is listed as a son of Jehoaddah (or 'Jehoadah'), who was a descendant of Jeiel, the father of Gibeon. (1Ch.8.36; 9.42)
The genealogies in 1Chronicles 8 and 9 provide a detailed record of the Benjamite families, particularly those associated with Saul's lineage. Alemeth is mentioned alongside his brothers, Azmaveth and Zimri, as well as other descendants of Jehoadah. (1Ch.8.36; 9.42)
The repetition of this genealogy in both chapters suggests its importance in establishing the lineage of Saul and his family. It also highlights the significance of the Benjamite clan from Gibeon, which played a role in the early monarchy of Israel.
Apart from being listed in the genealogies, no further details are provided about Alemeth's life, his role within the family, or any specific events associated with him.
The inclusion of Alemeth in the genealogies serves to document the Benjamite lineage and to demonstrate the continuity of the family line from the time of Saul to the post-exilic period when the Chronicles were written.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
Connections
No reviewed connections yet.
Family
Family links from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0). Where the dataset marks an identification as uncertain, the mark is kept. Matthew and Luke give different genealogies for Jesus; see the Lineage page, which never merges them.
- Parents
- Jehoaddah
Appears in Scripture
Named in 2 verses across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.