Zaham

Zaham was one of the sons born to King Rehoboam of Judah.

The name Zaham means “crime; filthiness; impurity”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 11:19; only referred to as Zaham (זָ֑הַם); son of Rehoboam and Mahalath; a brother of Jeush and Shemariah; half-brother of: Abijah, Attai, Ziza and Shelomith.

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Family members

Father: Rehoboam
Mother: Mahalath
Siblings: Abijah Attai Jeush Shelomith Shemariah Ziza

Alternative names

זָ֑הַםZaham

Mentions

2 Chronicles 11:19
She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.