Aram אֲרָם
Son of Kemuel, nephew of Abraham
Who is Aram in the Bible?
Aram was the son of Kemuel and grandson of Nahor, making him the nephew of Abraham according to Genesis 22:21. He appears in the genealogical record that documents Abraham's family line, particularly in the context of Abraham's efforts to find a suitable wife for his son Isaac from among his relatives in Mesopotamia. Beyond this single genealogical mention, Scripture provides no additional details about Aram's life or accomplishments. His significance lies primarily in establishing the family connections between Abraham and the relatives who remained in the ancestral homeland, illustrating the broader kinship networks of the patriarchal period.
Biography
Aram is mentioned in the genealogy of Abraham's family, found in Genesis 22. He is listed as the son of Kemuel, who was the son of Abraham's brother Nahor and his wife Milcah. This makes Aram the nephew of Abraham. The genealogy is provided in the context of Abraham sending his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac from among his relatives in Mesopotamia. Apart from this mention in the genealogical list, no further information is given about Aram, son of Kemuel, in the biblical text.
Family
In Scripture
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- Genesis 22:21
"Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram),"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲרָם |