Iram עִירָם
Edomite chief, descendant of Esau.
Biography
Iram is listed as one of the chiefs of Edom, a descendant of Esau, in Gen.36.43 and 1Ch.1.54. The passages provide a record of the chiefs who came from Esau, who was also called Edom. Iram is named along with other chiefs such as Magdiel and Kenaz. As a chief, he likely had a leadership role among a clan of the Edomites.
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse Study available
- Genesis 36:43
"chief Magdiel, and chief Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession. This is Esau, the father of the Edomites."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:54
"chief Magdiel, and chief Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עִירָם | H5902 |
Encyclopedia Article
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