Gatam גַּעְתָּם
Son of Eliphaz; grandson of Esau; Edomite chief.
Biography
Gatam is mentioned in Gen.36.11, 16, and 1Ch.1.36 as one of the sons of Eliphaz and a grandson of Esau. Esau, also known as Edom, was the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob') and the ancestor of the Edomites (Gen.25.30; 36.1). Gatam is listed among the chiefs of Edom, indicating that he held a position of authority and leadership within the Edomite tribal structure (Gen.36.16). The Edomites were the descendants of Esau who settled in the region of Seir, south of the Dead Sea (Gen.36.8-9). They became a significant political and military power in the region, often in conflict with the Israelites (Num.20.14-21; 1Sa.14.47; 2Sa.8.13-14). The mention of Gatam and the other chiefs of Edom in the genealogical records emphasizes the importance of family lineage and tribal organization in the ancient Near East.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Teman EdomGrandson of EsauGrandson of Esau, associated with an Edomite clanView full profile →
- Omar EdomAn EdomiteSon of Eliphaz, grandson of EsauView full profile →
- Zepho EdomGrandson of EsauSon of Eliphaz, grandson of EsauView full profile →
- Kenaz Tribe of JudahSon of ElahA descendant of CalebView full profile →
- Amalek EdomGrandson of EsauGrandson of Esau, ancestor of the AmalekitesView full profile →
- Korah EdomAn EdomiteEdomite chief, descendant of EliphazView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 2 verses
- Genesis 36:11
"The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 36:16
"chief Korah, chief Gatam, chief Amalek. These are the chiefs who came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Adah."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:36
"The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zephi, Gatam, Kenaz, Timna, and Amalek."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | גַּעְתָּם | H1609 |