Hemam הוֹמָ֑ם
A descendant of Seir the Horite.
Who is Hemam in the Bible?
Hemam was a descendant of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 1:39 and Genesis 36:22. He is listed as one of the sons of Lotan, who himself was a son of Seir, the original inhabitants of the land of Seir (Edom) before Esau's descendants settled in that region. The Horites were an ancient people group who occupied the area prior to the Edomites, and Hemam represents part of this pre-Edomite population. Beyond his place in these genealogies, no additional details about Hemam's life or significance are provided in Scripture, though his mention preserves the record of the region's original inhabitants.
Biography
Hemam is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau, the son of Isaac and brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'), in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. He was a descendant of Seir the Horite, the original inhabitants of the land of Seir (Edom) before Esau's descendants settled there (Gen.36.22; 1Ch.1.39). The Horites were a people group that lived in the region of Seir prior to the Edomites. Hemam is listed among the sons of Lotan, one of the sons of Seir. No further details about Hemam's life or role are provided in the Bible. (1Ch.1.39; Gen.36.22).
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:39
"The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan’s sister."
Genesis 1 verse
- Genesis 36:22
"The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | הוֹמָ֑ם |
| Spelled | Hebrew | הֵימָם |
Hemam
he'-man (heman, "faithful"): The name of two men in the Old Testament.
(1) A musician and seer, a Levite, son of Joe and grandson of the prophet Samuel; of the family of the Kohathites (<ref osisRef="Bible:1Chr.6.