Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Malcam was a son of Shaharaim, a Benjamite, born in Moab.
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Also known as Malkam · Malcham
Malcam is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. He was one of the sons of Shaharaim, who had sent away his wives Hushim and Baara. Shaharaim had children in the country of Moab, including Malcam.
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(2 Sam. 12:30, Heb., R.V., “their king;” Jer. 49:1, 3, R.V.; Zeph. 1:5), the national idol of the Ammonites. When Rabbah was taken by David, the crown of this idol was among the spoils. The weight is said to have been “a talent of gold” (above 100 lbs.). The expression probably denotes its value rather than its weight. It was adorned with precious stones.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4445
His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
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