Malchiram מַלְכִּירָם
Descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.
Who is Malchiram in the Bible?
Malchiram was a descendant of King Jeconiah (also called Jehoiachin) of Judah, appearing in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 3:18. His father was part of the royal line that continued after Jeconiah's capture by the Babylonians and subsequent exile. Beyond his mention in this genealogy, scripture provides no additional details about Malchiram's life or actions. His inclusion in the genealogical records underscores the preservation of Judah's royal lineage despite the trauma of the Babylonian exile, demonstrating God's faithfulness to the Davidic covenant even during Israel's darkest periods.
Biography
Malchiram was one of the descendant of King Jeconiah, also known as Jehoiachin, who ruled over the Kingdom of Judah. Jeconiah was taken captive by the Babylonians and spent many years in exile. Malchiram is mentioned in the genealogy of the kings of Judah, but no further details about his life are provided (1Ch.3.18).
Family
Siblings
- Pedaiah MaleFather of JoelOfficer over the half-tribe of ManassehView full profile →
- Shenazzar Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of JudahView full profile →
- Jekamiah Tribe of JudahSon of ShallumSon of Shallum, a descendant of Judah.View full profile →
- Hoshama Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielA descendant of King Jeconiah of Judah.View full profile →
- Nedabiah Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah of JudahView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 3:18
"Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַלְכִּירָם |
Malchiram
lor" or "king"): The name of the servant of the high priest Caiaphas whose right ear was smitten off by Simon Peter at the arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane (compa