Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs
Iram was an Edomite chief, a descendant of Esau.
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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.
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Citizen, chief of an Edomite tribe in Mount Seir (Gen. 36:43).
(belonging to a city), a leader of the Edomites, (Genesis 36:43; 1 Chronicles 1:54) i.e. the chief of a family or tribe. No identification of him has been found.
the effusion of them; a high heap
I'RAM (watchful), an Edomite chieftain. Gen 36:43:1 Chr 1:54.
I'RAM (watchful), an Edomite chieftain. Gen 36:43:1 Chr 1:54.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5902
Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. Esau was the father of the Edomites.
Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom.
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