Man living before Israel's Monarchy
Hotham, also known as Helem, was a descendant of Asher mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher.
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Also known as Helem
Hotham, also referred to as Helem, is mentioned in 1Ch.7.32 and 1Ch.7.35 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Asher. In verse 32, Hotham is listed as one of the sons of Heber, along with Shomer, Shual, Beri, and Imrah. Heber was a descendant of Beriah, one of the sons of Asher.
In verse 35, Hotham is mentioned again, this time as the brother of Shemer (possibly the same person as Shomer in verse 32) and the son of Helem. This suggests that Hotham and Helem may be different names for the same individual, or that there is a discrepancy in the genealogical record.
The tribe of Asher was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Asher, the eighth son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The genealogies in 1Chronicles 7 provide a detailed record of the descendants of Asher, highlighting the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israel.
Apart from being mentioned in these genealogical lists, no further information is provided about Hotham or Helem in the Bible. Their inclusion in the genealogy of Asher serves to establish their place within the tribal lineage and to demonstrate the continuity of the family line from one generation to the next.
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(signet ring), a man of Asher, son of Heber, of the family Of Beriah. (1 Chronicles 7:32) (B.C. 1490.)
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2369
Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua.
The sons of his brother Helem: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal.
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