Aram אֲרָם
Son of Shemer, descendant of Asher
Who is Aram in the Bible?
Aram was a son of Shemer and a descendant of the tribe of Asher in ancient Israel, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:34. He appears in the genealogical records that trace the family lineages within the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended through Asher's son Beriah. Beyond this single mention in the biblical genealogy, no additional details about Aram's life, accomplishments, or role in Israel's history are provided in scripture. His inclusion in the genealogical record reflects the biblical practice of documenting tribal ancestry and family heritage to preserve the identity and structure of the Israelite community.
Biography
Aram is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher, found in 1 Chronicles 7. He is listed as the son of Shemer, who was a descendant of Asher through his son Beriah. The genealogy provides a record of the families and clans within the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Apart from this mention in the genealogical list, no further information is given about Aram, son of Shemer, in the biblical text.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:34
"The sons of Shemer: Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲרָם |
Aram
(2) A grandson of Nahor (Ge 22:21).
(3) A descendant of Asher (1Ch 7:34).
(4) Aram, King James Version: Greek form of Ram (thus the Revised Version (British and American) Mt 13:4; Arni Lu 3:33), grandson of Perez.
a-ram-dam'-es-ek: Syria of Damascus, conquered by David (2Sa 8:5,6). See SYRIA.
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