Leummim לְאֻמִּ֑ים
Son of Dedan, descendant of Abraham and Keturah
Who is Leummim in the Bible?
Leummim was a son of Dedan and a descendant of Abraham and Keturah, mentioned in Genesis 25:3. He was born to Abraham through his wife Keturah after Sarah's death, making him part of Abraham's extended family line. Leummim is listed alongside his brothers Asshurim and Letushim as sons of Dedan, who himself was a son of Jokshan. The Bible provides no additional details about Leummim's life or accomplishments, though his descendants likely became a tribe or clan that settled in Arabia. His inclusion in Abraham's genealogy demonstrates the historical record of Abraham's numerous descendants through his second wife, Keturah.
Biography
Leummim was one of the sons of Dedan, who was a son of Jokshan, born to Abraham and his wife Keturah (Gen.25.3). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Abraham's descendants through Keturah, which is recorded after the death of Sarah. The Leummim are listed among the descendants of Jokshan, along with the Asshurim and Letushim. No further information is provided about Leummim or his descendants in the biblical record. It is likely that they became a tribe or clan that settled in the region of Arabia, as many of Abraham's descendants through Keturah are associated with Arab tribes.
Family
In Scripture
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- Genesis 25:3
"Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were the Asshurites, the Letushites, and the Leummites."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Hebrew | לְאֻמִּ֑ים |
Leummim
(1) The 3rd son of Jacob by Leah. See separate article.
(2) (3) Two ancestors of Jesus in Luke's genealogy (<ref osisRef="Bible:Lu