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Jeremiah
the name means Jah will rise Strong's Lexicon
Jeremiah was one of the leaders of the half-tribe of Manasseh during the time of the Chronicles.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Raised up or appointed by Jehovah. (1.) A Gadite who joined David in the wilderness (1 Chr. 12:10).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
First named at 1 Chronicles 5:24.
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Verses that name Jeremiah
- 1 Chronicles 5:24 These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families.