Ulam Summary
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Ulam was a descendant of Benjamin known for his numerous descendants, including many skilled archers.
son of Eshek (1CH 8:39)
Lineage: Aphiah › Bechorath › Zeror › Abiel › Kish › Saul › Jonathan › Mephibosheth › Micah › Ahaz › Jarah › Zimri › Moza › Binea › Eleasah › Ulam
Names
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Ulam
the porch; the court; their strength; their folly
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Ulam
· Also called · H198 none · 1CH 8:39 first, leader
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אוּלָם
ulam · H198 · 1CH 8:39 first, leader
- he אוּלָם · H0198H
- el Αιλαμ Ailam · none · 1CH 8:39
- bg Улам
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 900 BC – 700 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
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| Mephibosheth · 1060 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 900 BC – 700 BC |
| Jonathan · 1094 BC Ancestor |
9 20–45 years per generation |
c. 914 BC – 689 BC |
Ulam Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Ulam is mentioned in 1Ch 8:39-40 as a descendant of Benjamin. He was the firstborn son of Eleasah (or 'Eshek'), who was a descendant of Saul, the first king of Israel. Ulam is noted for his numerous descendants, which included 150 sons and grandsons. His descendants were known for their skill in archery, as they are described as "mighty men of valor, archers." The large number of Ulam's descendants and their military prowess suggest that he and his family played a significant role in the tribe of Benjamin during their time. The genealogy in 1Chronicles 8 traces the lineage of Saul and highlights the prominence of certain individuals within the tribe of Benjamin.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Ulam_2) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Ulam@1Ch.8.39-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, ulam_2890)