Hemam הוֹמָ֑ם
A descendant of Seir the Horite.
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).
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:39
"The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam; and Timna was Lotan’s sister."
Genesis 1 verse
- Genesis 36:22
"The children of Lotan were Hori and Heman. Lotan’s sister was Timna."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | הוֹמָ֑ם | H1950 |
| Spelled | Hebrew | הֵימָם | H1967 |
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.