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Meraioth

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mḗ - rā´yoth , mḗ - rı̄´ōth ( מריות , merāyōth ): The name varies much in the Greek.

(1) A L evite, a descendant of Aaron (1 Chronicles 6:6 f; Ezra 7:3 ), called "Memeroth" in 1 Esdras 8:2; and "Marimoth" in 2 Esdras 1:2.

(2) The son of Ahitub and father of Zadok (1 Chronicles 9:11 ).

(3) A priestly house of which, in the days of Joiakim, Helkai was head (Nehemiah 12:15 ). In Nehemiah 12:3 the name is given as "Meremoth."

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Meraioth'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​m/meraioth.html. 1915.
 
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