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Gaham

גַּחַם/GAY-ham/

“Possibly 'sunburnt' or 'having flaming eyes'”

Summary

A son of Nahor by his concubine Reumah, and nephew of Abraham.

☩Biblical Reference

Gaham was one of the four sons born to Nahor, Abraham's brother, by his concubine Reumah. The other children of this union were Tebah, Tahash, and Maacah. This genealogical note appears in the context of news brought to Abraham about his brother's family.

Key verses:Genesis 22:24

Related Verses1 mention

Genesis· 1 verse

22:24

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Gaham," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Gaham," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Gaham," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).