Elam עֵילָם
A leader who signed Nehemiah's covenant
Biography
Elam is mentioned in Neh.10.14 as one of the leaders of the people who signed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah. The covenant was a solemn agreement to follow God's law and to support the temple service. Elam's presence among the signers indicates he held a position of responsibility and influence among the returned exiles.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 10:14
"The chiefs of the people: Parosh, Pahathmoab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֵילָם | H5867I |