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Gatam

גַּעְתָּם/GAY-tam/

“Possibly 'burnt valley' or 'puny'”

Summary

A grandson of Esau through Eliphaz who became a chief or duke of Edom.

☩Edomite Chief

Gatam was the fourth son of Eliphaz, Esau's firstborn, making him a grandson of Esau and a great-grandson of Isaac. He became one of the 'dukes' or chiefs of Edom, establishing a clan that bore his name. His name may derive from an Arabic word meaning 'puny' or from a term for 'burnt valley.'

Key verses:Genesis 36:11Genesis 36:161 Chronicles 1:36

Related Verses3 mentions

Genesis· 2 verses

36:1136:16

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

1:36

References

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