Elam עֵילָם
Son of Shashak, a Benjamite
Who is Elam in the Bible?
Elam was a son of Shashak, a Benjamite from the tribe of Benjamin mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:24. He is listed among the heads of families who lived in Jerusalem during the post-exilic period. Though little is known about Elam individually, his inclusion in the genealogical record reflects the importance the biblical writers placed on documenting the family lines of Benjamin's descendants as they resettled Jerusalem after the exile.
Biography
Elam is mentioned in 1Ch.8.24 as one of the sons of Shashak, a descendant of Benjamin. He is listed among the heads of families living in Jerusalem.
Family
Siblings
- Ishpan Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShashakDescendant of Benjamin through Shashak.View full profile →
- Eber Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShashakSon of Shashak, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Eliel MaleDavid's warriorThe Mahavite, one of David's mighty menView full profile →
- Abdon Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA Benjamite, son of ShashakView full profile →
- Zichri Tribe of LeviSon of JoramLevite, descendant of Moses, treasurerView full profile →
- Hanan MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's mighty warriors, son of Maacah.View full profile →
- Hananiah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Anthothijah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShashakSon of Shashak, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- Iphdeiah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShashakDescendant of Benjamin through Shashak.View full profile →
- Penuel Tribe of JudahSon of HurSon of Hur, descendant of JudahView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:24
"Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֵילָם |