Iram was an Edomite chief, a descendant of Esau.
chief of Edom (GEN 36:43)
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the effusion of them; a high heap
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· Also called · H5902 · GEN 36:43 the effusion of them; a high heap
- he עִירָ֑ם iyram · H5902 · GEN 36:43
- he עִירָם · H5902
- el Ζαφωιμ Zaphōim · GEN 36:43
- bg Ирам
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Iram Summary
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Iram Article
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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.
Iram Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Citizen, chief of an Edomite tribe in Mount Seir (Gen. 36:43).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Iram_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Iram@Gen.36.43-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, iram_612)