Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs
Gatam was a son of Eliphaz, grandson of Esau, and one of the chiefs of Edom.
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Gatam is mentioned in Gen.36.11, 16, and 1Ch.1.36 as one of the sons of Eliphaz and a grandson of Esau. Esau, also known as Edom, was the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob') and the ancestor of the Edomites (Gen.25.30; 36.1). Gatam is listed among the chiefs of Edom, indicating that he held a position of authority and leadership within the Edomite tribal structure (Gen.36.16). The Edomites were the descendants of Esau who settled in the region of Seir, south of the Dead Sea (Gen.36.8-9). They became a significant political and military power in the region, often in conflict with the Israelites (Num.20.14-21; 1Sa.14.47; 2Sa.8.13-14). The mention of Gatam and the other chiefs of Edom in the genealogical records emphasizes the importance of family lineage and tribal organization in the ancient Near East.
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(a burnt valley), the fourth son of Eliphaz the son of Esau, (Genesis 36:11; 1 Chronicles 1:36) and one of the “dukes” of Eliphaz. (Genesis 36:16) (B.C. after 1760.)
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GA'TAM (a valley burnt), a grandson of Esau, and one of the "dukes" of Edom. Gen 36:11, Gen 36:16; 1 Chr 1:36.
GA'TAM (a valley burnt), a grandson of Esau, and one of the "dukes" of Edom. Gen 36:11, Gen 36:16; 1 Chr 1:36.
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3 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1609
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah.
The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek.
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