Son of Eliphaz; grandson of Esau; Edomite chief.
Gatam
Named in 3 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:11.
גַּעְתָּםGatam
The name means “their lowing; their touch.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Eliphaz
- Mother
- A wife of Eliphaz
- People
- Edom
About Gatam Written by AI
Gatam is mentioned in Genesis 36:11, and 1 Chronicles 1:36 as one of the sons of Eliphaz and a grandson of Esau. Esau, also known as Edom, was the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob') and the ancestor of the Edomites (Genesis 25:30). Gatam is listed among the chiefs of Edom, indicating that he held a position of authority and leadership within the Edomite tribal structure (Genesis 36:16). The Edomites were the descendants of Esau who settled in the region of Seir, south of the Dead Sea (Genesis 36:8 to 9). They became a significant political and military power in the region, often in conflict with the Israelites (Numbers 20:14 to 21; 1 Samuel 14:47; 2 Samuel 8:13 to 14). The mention of Gatam and the other chiefs of Edom in the genealogical records emphasizes the importance of family lineage and tribal organization in the ancient Near East.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Genesis 36:11
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
- Genesis 36:16
Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah.
- 1 Chronicles 1:36
The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.