Ahuzzam אֲחֻזָּם
Son of Ashhur and Naarah, a Judahite
Who is Ahuzzam in the Bible?
Ahuzzam was a son of Ashhur and his wife Naarah, belonging to the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:6). He appears in the genealogical records of Judah as part of the family line descended from Hezron, demonstrating the importance the biblical writers placed on preserving tribal ancestry and family heritage. Beyond his mention in this genealogy, no other details about Ahuzzam's life, accomplishments, or role within his family are recorded in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles 4 serves primarily to document the descendants of Ashhur and illustrate the expansion of the tribe of Judah through its various family branches.
Biography
Ahuzzam is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah as one of the sons of Ashhur and his wife Naarah. Ashhur was a descendant of Judah through his son Hezron. (1Ch.4.5-6)
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4 provides a detailed record of the families within the tribe of Judah, tracing the lineage of various clans and individuals. It demonstrates the importance of family heritage and the preservation of ancestral records.
Apart from being listed as a son of Ashhur and Naarah, no additional information is provided about Ahuzzam's life, his role within the family, or any significant events associated with him.
The mention of Ahuzzam in the genealogy serves to document the descendants of Ashhur and to showcase the growth and expansion of the tribe of Judah through its various branches. It also highlights the significance of marriage and offspring in the Israelite society.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Hepher MaleDavid's warriorA Mecherathite, one of David's mighty warriors.View full profile →
- Temeni Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Ashhur (or 'Ashur') from the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- Haahashtari Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurA descendant of Judah through Hezron.View full profile →
- Zereth Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Ashhur, founder of TekoaView full profile →
- Izhar Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Asher listed in the genealogy in ChroniclesView full profile →
- Ethnan Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Ashhur, the founder of Tekoa.View full profile →
- Koz Tribe of JudahSon of AshhurSon of Ashhur, a JudahiteView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:6
"Naarah bore to him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the descendants of Naarah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲחֻזָּם |