The Definition of the word Chemarim

Chemarim

Black, (Zeph. 1:4; rendered idolatrous priests" in 2 Kings" "23:5, and "priests" in Hos. 10:5). Some derive this word from" "the Assyrian Kamaru, meaning "to throw down," and interpret it" as describing the idolatrous priests who prostrate themselves "before the idols. Others regard it as meaning "those who go" "about in black," or "ascetics."