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Iram

עִירָם/EYE-ram/

“City-wise, or belonging to a city”

Summary

A chief or duke of Edom descended from Esau.

☩Identity

Iram is listed among the chiefs (dukes) of Edom descended from Esau. These chiefs represented the tribal leaders who governed the territory of Edom before the establishment of kings. The name appears in both Genesis and Chronicles among Edom's ruling families.

Key verses:Genesis 36:431 Chronicles 1:54

Related Verses2 mentions

Genesis· 1 verse

36:43

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

1:54

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Iram," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).