Appaim אַפַּיִם

Group Tribe of Judah H0649 1 book

Son of Nadab, descendant of Judah

Who is Appaim in the Bible?

Appaim was a descendant of Judah mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2:30-31. He was the son of Nadab and part of the line of Jerahmeel, establishing his place within the tribal ancestry of Judah. The biblical text provides no additional details about his life, accomplishments, or personal history beyond his inclusion in this genealogical listing. His mention serves primarily to document the family lineages and clan structures of the tribe of Judah during the Old Testament period.

Biography

Appaim is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah, found in 1 Chronicles 2. He is listed as one of the sons of Nadab, who was a descendant of Judah through his son Jerahmeel. The genealogy provides a record of the families and clans within the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Apart from this mention in the genealogical list, no further information is given about Appaim in the biblical text.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 2 verses
  • 1 Chronicles 2:30

    "The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children."

  • 1 Chronicles 2:31

    "The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai."

Names & Aliases

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Group Hebrew אַפַּיִם
Encyclopedia Article

Appaim

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

lent of six Hebrew and three Greek words, variously signifying all kinds of raiment, chiefly garments costly and beautiful: ornamental (2Sa 1:24); roya