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MERAIOTH

me-ra'-yoth, me-ri'-oth (merayoth): The name varies much in the Greek.
(1) A Levite, a descendant of Aaron (1 Ch 6:6 f; Ezr 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 Ch 9:11).
(3) A priestly house of which, in the days of Joiakim, Helkai was head (Neh 12:15). In Neh 12:3 the name is given as "Meremoth."
Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'meraioth'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.

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