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Tahchemonite

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âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)

The term Tahchemonite identifies the family lineage of Jashobeam, a distinguished military commander serving under King David, and is recorded in 1 Chronicles as Hachmonite.

What is the meaning of Tahchemonite in the Bible?

The term Tahchemonite identifies the family lineage of Jashobeam, a distinguished military commander serving under King David, and is recorded in 1 Chronicles as Hachmonite.

SIGNIFICANCE

Recognizing this patronymic allows readers to trace specific tribal connections and understand the hereditary structure of military leadership within the biblical account of David's reign.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Tahchemonite reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Tahchemonite in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Tahchemonite clarify?

Source Attribution & Provenance

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.

How to Cite This Entry

"Tahchemonite." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/tahchemonite/
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