Old Testament
Hammelech
A royal official or son of the king mentioned in the book of Jeremiah.
Hammelech is identified in Jeremiah 36:26 and 38:6 as the father of Jerahmeel and Malchiah. The Hebrew term 'hammelech' literally means 'the king,' leading many scholars to conclude it functions as a title rather than a proper name, referring to a prince or royal official. He is significant for his role in the opposition against the prophet Jeremiah during the final years of the Kingdom of Judah.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Jeremiah 36:26
- Last appears
- Jeremiah 38:6
Where Hammelech appears
2 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Neriah10 versesThe father of Baruch and Seraiah, known for his family's faithful service to the prophet Jeremiah.
- Baruch23 versesThe faithful scribe and loyal secretary to the prophet Jeremiah during the fall of Jerusalem.
- Kareah14 versesA military officer who joined Gedaliah after the fall of Jerusalem and later opposed Jeremiah.
- Gemariah5 versesA son of Shaphan who served as a royal official in the court of King Jehoiakim.
- Hanamel4 versesThe cousin of Jeremiah who sold him a field in Anathoth as a sign of Israel's future restoration.
- Jehudi3 versesA royal official who served as a messenger for King Jehoiakim during the reading of Jeremiah's scroll.
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