Gahamגַּ֫חַם
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
- UzEarly PatriarchGrandson of ShemSon of Aram, grandson of ShemView full profile →
- BuzTribe of GadFather of JahdoDescendant of Gad, son of AbdielView full profile →
- KemuelMaleFather of HashabiahA Levite leader during David's reignView full profile →
- ChesedEarly PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor, Abraham's nephewView full profile →
- HazoEarly PatriarchSon of NahorA son of Nahor, Abraham's brother.View full profile →
- PildashEarly PatriarchSon of NahorNephew of AbrahamView full profile →
- JidlaphEarly PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and MilcahView full profile →
- BethuelEarly PatriarchSon of NahorFather of Rebekah, Isaac's wifeView full profile →
- TebahEarly PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and ReumahView full profile →
- TahashEarly PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and ReumahView full profile →
- MaacahMaleFather of warriorFather of Hanan, one of David's mighty menView full profile →
In Scripture
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- 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 |