Gaham גַּ֫חַם
Son of Nahor and Reumah.
Who is Gaham in the Bible?
Gaham was one of the sons born to Nahor, Abraham's brother, and his concubine Reumah, as recorded in Genesis 22:24. He was one of four sons that Nahor fathered with Reumah, along with Tebah, Tahash, and Maacah. Gaham appears in the biblical genealogy as part of Abraham's extended family line, providing context for understanding the patriarch's relatives and descendants. His mention illustrates the practice of polygamy among the patriarchs of the Old Testament and serves to document the broader family structure during that era.
Biography
Gaham is mentioned briefly in Gen.22.24 as one of the sons born to Nahor, Abraham's brother, and his concubine Reumah. Nahor and Reumah had four sons: Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah. This information is provided in the context of the genealogy of Abraham's family, highlighting the relatives of the patriarch. The mention of Nahor's children by his concubine demonstrates the practice of polygamy among the patriarchs and their extended family.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Uz Early PatriarchGrandson of ShemSon of Aram, grandson of ShemView full profile →
- Buz Tribe of GadFather of JahdoDescendant of Gad, son of AbdielView full profile →
- Kemuel MaleFather of HashabiahA Levite leader during David's reignView full profile →
- Chesed Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor, Abraham's nephewView full profile →
- Hazo Early PatriarchSon of NahorA son of Nahor, Abraham's brother.View full profile →
- Pildash Early PatriarchSon of NahorNephew of AbrahamView full profile →
- Jidlaph Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and MilcahView full profile →
- Bethuel Early PatriarchSon of NahorFather of Rebekah, Isaac's wifeView full profile →
- Tebah Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and ReumahView full profile →
- Tahash Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and ReumahView full profile →
- Maacah MaleFather of warriorFather of Hanan, one of David's mighty menView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 22:24
"Moreover, Nahor’s concubine, whose name was Reumah, bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | גַּ֫חַם |