Brother of David
Ozem
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 2:15.
אֹ֫צֶםOzem
The name means “that fasts; their eagerness.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Ozem Written by AI
Ozem was one of the sons of Jesse and a brother of King David (1 Chronicles 2:15). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, which lists the descendants of Jesse. Ozem is named as the sixth son of Jesse, with his brothers being Eliab, Abinadab, Shimea, Nethanel, Raddai, and David (1 Chronicles 2:13 to 15). The genealogy in 1Chronicles 2 provides insight into the family background of David, Israel's most famous king. However, no further details about Ozem's life or role are provided in the Bible.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Ozem, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Strong. (1.) One of David’s brothers; the sixth son of Jesse (1 Chr. 2:15).
(2.) A son of Jerahmeel (1 Chr. 2:25).
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
- 1 Chronicles 2:15
Ozem sixth, and David seventh.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.