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Gaham was one of the sons born to Nahor, Abraham's brother, and his concubine Reumah.
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Gaham is mentioned briefly in Gen.22.24 as one of the sons born to Nahor, Abraham's brother, and his concubine Reumah. Nahor and Reumah had four sons: Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah. This information is provided in the context of the genealogy of Abraham's family, highlighting the relatives of the patriarch. The mention of Nahor's children by his concubine demonstrates the practice of polygamy among the patriarchs and their extended family.
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(sunburnt), son of Nahor Abraham’s brother, by his concubine Reumah. (Genesis 22:24) (B.C. about 1900.)
GA'HAM (sunburnt), a son of Nahor, nephew of Abraham. Gen 22:24.
GA'HAM (sunburnt), a son of Nahor, nephew of Abraham. Gen 22:24.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1514
Moreover, Nahorʼs concubine, whose name was Reumah, bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.
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