Ulam
Ulam was a son of Sheresh and great-grandson of Manasseh, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Manasseh.
The name Ulam means “the porch; the court; their strength; their folly”
MaleTribe of ManassehDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man from the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 7:16; only referred to as Ulam (אוּלָם); son of Sheresh; a brother of Rakem; father of Bedan.
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Alternative names
- אוּלָםUlam
Mentions
- Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem.
- The son of Ulam: Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead son of Machir, the son of Manasseh.