Son of Joktan, a descendant of Shem.
Hadoram
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 10:27.
הֲדוֹרָםHadoram
The name means “their beauty; their power.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Joktan
- Brothers and sisters
- Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah, Jobab
- People
- Early Patriarch
About Hadoram Written by AI
Hadoram is mentioned in the genealogies found in Genesis 10:27 and 1 Chronicles 1:21 as one of the sons of Joktan, a descendant of Shem, the son of Noah. Joktan's descendants are listed as part of the Table of Nations, which records the spread of Noah's descendants after the flood. The descendants of Joktan are believed to have settled in the southern regions of the Arabian Peninsula. No further details are provided about Hadoram's life or his specific role in the family line. His mention in the genealogies serves to trace the lineage of Shem and to demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promise to Noah that his descendants would spread throughout the earth after the flood.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Is exalted. (1.) The son of Tou, king of Hamath, sent by his father to congratulate David on his victory over Hadarezer, king of Syria (1 Chr. 18:10; called Joram 2 Sam. 8:10).
(2.) The fifth son of Joktan, the founder of an Arab tribe (Gen. 10:27; 1 Chr. 1:21).
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(3.) One who was “over the tribute;” i.e., “over the levy.” He was stoned by the Israelites after they had revolted from Rehoboam (2 Chr. 10:18). Called also Adoram (2 Sam. 20:24) and Adoniram (1 Kings 4:6).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Genesis 10:27
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,
- 1 Chronicles 1:21
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.