Atomic Bible

Edomite chief, descendant of Esau.

Iram

Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:43.

עִירָםIram

The name means “the effusion of them; a high heap.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

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About Iram Written by AI

Iram is listed as one of the chiefs of Edom, a descendant of Esau, in Genesis 36:43 and 1 Chronicles 1:54. The passages provide a record of the chiefs who came from Esau, who was also called Edom. Iram is named along with other chiefs such as Magdiel and Kenaz. As a chief, he likely had a leadership role among a clan of the Edomites.

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

Citizen, chief of an Edomite tribe in Mount Seir (Gen. 36:43).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. Genesis 36:43

    Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. Esau was the father of the Edomites.

  2. 1 Chronicles 1:54

    Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.