Jalam יַעְלָם
Son of Esau and Oholibamah
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
"Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These are the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 36:14
"These were the sons of Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah, the daughter of Zibeon, Esau’s wife: she bore to Esau Jeush, Jalam, and Korah."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 36:18
"These are the sons of Oholibamah, Esau’s wife: chief Jeush, chief Jalam, chief Korah. These are the chiefs who came of Oholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau’s wife."
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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 | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יַעְלָם | H3281 |