Etam, a village associated with the tribe of Simeon and the home of a Judahite clan.
Etam is mentioned twice in 1 Chronicles in different contexts. In 1Ch.4.3, Etam is listed among the descendants of Judah, specifically as part of the clan of Hur. The text states that the sons of Etam were Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash, suggesting that Etam was either an individual or a place associated with this Judahite clan.
In 1Ch.4.32, Etam appears as one of the villages belonging to the tribe of Simeon, along with Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan. These villages were part of Simeon's inheritance within the territory of Judah (Joshua 19:1-9).
The exact location of Etam in both contexts is uncertain, and it is possible that there were two different places named Etam. The Etam associated with Simeon was likely situated in the Negev region, south of Judah, while the Etam connected to the clan of Hur may have been located elsewhere in Judah's territory.
Approximate location: 31.371, 34.861 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5862
These were the sons of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash. And their sister was named Hazzelelponi.
And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns—
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