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Ram

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Ram was the son of Hezron and an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.

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Ram, also known as Aram or Arni, was the son of Hezron and a descendant of Judah (Rut.4.19; 1Ch.2.9; Mat.1.3; Luk.3.33). He was the father of Amminadab and an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ. Ram is mentioned in the genealogies of David and Jesus, highlighting the lineage from the tribe of Judah to the Messiah. His inclusion in these genealogies underscores the importance of tracing the ancestry of key biblical figures, particularly in relation to the fulfillment of God's promises through the line of David.

Family

Father
Hezron
Mother
Ephrathah
Children
Amminadab

Connections

Part of: Judges era and the road to David

Judah to David: Ruth 4 and Matthew 1

FamilyStated in the text

Ruth 4:18-22 lists ten generations from Perez to David, matching Matthew 1:3-6 and Luke 3:31-33. Scholars note that ten names cover about seven centuries, so the list is likely selective.

Where the text shows it: Ruth 4:18-22 — Perez to David1 Chr 2:5-15 — Chronicles parallelMatt 1:3-6 — Matthew's versionLuke 3:31-33 — Luke's version

Sources: Ruth 4:18-22 · 1 Chr 2:5-15 · Matt 1:3-6 · Luke 3:31-33

Where Ram appears

6 verses in 4 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7410

Ruth1
1 Chronicles2
Matthew2
Luke1

Names, family links and references: STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Short descriptions were drafted with AI assistance by STEPBible. Family links follow STEPBible’s scholarly decisions where genealogies are ambiguous.