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People

Elam

Elam was a son of Shem and grandson of Noah.

The name Elam means “a young man; a virgin; a secret”

MaleEarly PatriarchPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 10:22; only referred to as Elam (עֵילָם); son of Shem; a brother of Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud and Aram.

Glossary entries

Elam (Person)

Family members

Father

Shem

Siblings

Aram Arpachshad Asshur Lud

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Genesis 10:22
    The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.
  2. 1 Chronicles 1:17
    The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.