Joram יוֹרָם
A Levite during the reign of King David
Who is Joram in the Bible?
Joram was a Levite who served during the reign of King David, mentioned specifically in 1 Chronicles 26:25 as a member of the Levitical family of Shelomoth. As a Levite, he was part of the priestly tribe responsible for maintaining the tabernacle and managing its sacred duties, including oversight of the treasuries. His inclusion in the genealogical record of David's reign reflects the careful organization of temple personnel and the important administrative roles that Levites held in Israel's religious life.
Biography
Joram is mentioned in 1Ch.26.25 as a member of the Levitical family of Shelomoth during the reign of King David. The Levites were responsible for various duties related to the tabernacle and later the temple. In this context, the text is describing the organization of the Levites for their responsibilities, including oversight of the treasuries. Joram is listed as one of the relatives of Shelomoth who served in this capacity.
Family
In Scripture
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- 1 Chronicles 26:25
"His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹרָם |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain) Joram
sent by his father to greet David (2Sa 8:10) = "Hadoram" (1Ch 18:9,10) a form preferred by commentators in 2Sa also.
(2) Same as Jehoram, king of Judah (2Ki 8:21-24; 11:2; 1Ch 3:11; Mt 1:8 Ioram).
(3) Same as Jehoram, king of Northern Israel (2Ki 8:29; compare 2Ki 9:15 the Revised Version margin).
(4) (In form yoram): A Levite (1Ch 26:25).
(5) (Ioram, 1 Esdras 1:9) = "Jozabad" (2Ch 35:9); see JOZABAD (4).
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