Bible Dictionary
Immer
Immer was the name of a priestly family and of a priest connected with Jeremiah’s ministry. It also designated a place or group among the returnees from Babylon.
Definition
Immer is the name of a priestly family, a priest associated with Jeremiah, and a place or group connected with returnees from Babylon. The priestly family was linked with the sixteenth priestly order in David’s time.
Biblical Usage
Immer appears in priestly genealogies and in Jeremiah’s ministry through a priest of that name. The name also occurs in lists of those returning from Babylon and in connection with a temple-related family.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “talkative.” The supplied material distinguishes a priest of David’s time, a priest during Jeremiah’s time, and a place in Babylonia.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Talkative. (1.) The head of the sixteenth priestly order (1 Chr. 24:14). (2.) Jer. 20:1. (3.) Ezra 2:37; Neh. 7:40. (4.) Ezra 2:59; Neh. 7:61. (5.) The father of Zadok (Neh. 3:29).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(talkative).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>im'-er ('immer):</p><p>(1) A priest of David's time (1Ch 24:14), whose descendants are mentioned in Ezr 2:37; 10:20; Ne 3:29; 7:40; 11:13.</p><p>(2) A priest of Jeremiah's time (Jer 20:1).</p><p>(3) A place in Babylonia (Ezr 2:59; Ne 7:61).</p>