Amram עַמְרָם

Who is Amram in the Bible?

Amram was an Israelite who married a foreign woman during the Babylonian Exile and later agreed to separate from her when called to repentance by Ezra (Ezra 10:34). He is mentioned among a group of Israelites who had taken foreign wives in violation of God's law concerning the separation of Israel from other nations. When Ezra confronted the people about these marriages and called them to put away their foreign wives, Amram was among those who complied, demonstrating his commitment to obedience and the religious purity of the community. His willingness to make this difficult personal sacrifice illustrates the broader theme of repentance and restoration that characterizes the post-exile period.