Jalam יַעְלָם
Son of Esau and Oholibamah
Who is Jalam in the Bible?
Jalam was a son of Esau and his wife Oholibamah, as recorded in Genesis 36:5, 14, and 18, and 1 Chronicles 1:35. Born in Canaan before his father's migration to Seir, Jalam was one of three sons born to this union, alongside his brothers Jeush and Korah. Genesis 36:18 identifies him as one of the chiefs of Edom, indicating that he held a leadership position within the tribal structure of the Edomites, the nation descended from Esau. Though details about Jalam's individual life are sparse, his inclusion among Edom's chiefs reflects his significance in the genealogical and political structure of Esau's descendants.
Biography
Jalam was one of the sons born to Esau, the son of Isaac, and his wife Oholibamah, as recorded in Gen.36.5, 14, and 18, and 1Ch.1.35. Esau, also known as Edom, settled in the region of Seir and became the ancestor of the Edomites. Jalam and his brothers, Jeush and Korah, were born in Canaan before Esau moved to Seir. Gen.36.18 lists Jalam as one of the chiefs of Edom, indicating that he and his descendants held a position of authority within the Edomite tribal structure.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Eliphaz EdomSon of EsauThe firstborn son of Esau.View full profile →
- Reuel MaleSon of IbnijahA Benjamite, son of IbnijahView full profile →
- Jeush Tribe of LeviSon of ShimeiA Levite, son of Shimei or ShubaelView full profile →
- Korah Tribe of JudahSon of HebronSon of Hebron, descendant of CalebView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 3 verses
- Genesis 36:5
"and Oholibamah gave birth to Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 36:14
"These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah (daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon) whom she bore to Esau: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 36:18
"These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah: Chiefs Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. They are the chiefs descended from Esau’s wife Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:35
"The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יַעְלָם |