Elam עֵילָם
A leader who signed Nehemiah's covenant
Who is Elam in the Bible?
Elam was a Jewish leader during the time of Nehemiah who signed the covenant recorded in Nehemiah 10:14. This covenant was a solemn agreement made by the people of Israel to obey God's law and support the temple service after their return from exile. His inclusion among the signers indicates that Elam held a position of responsibility and influence among the returned exiles, making him instrumental in the spiritual renewal of Jerusalem during the post-exilic period.
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
"And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֵילָם |