Jemimah (or Jemima)

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Jemimah was the first of three daughters of Job. She and her sisters were granted a share of Job's inheritance, along with their seven brothers. Her sisters were named Keziah and Keren-Happuch.

Jemimah is mentioned by name in Job 42:14.

The name Jemima means "a bright or beautiful day" or "a little dove."

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