Ozem אֹ֫צֶם
Brother of David
Who is Ozem in the Bible?
Ozem was one of the sons of Jesse and a brother of King David, listed as the sixth among Jesse's sons in 1 Chronicles 2:15. He appears in the genealogical record of Judah alongside his brothers Eliab, Abinadab, Shimea, Nethanel, Raddai, and David, though the Bible provides no further details about his individual life or accomplishments. While Ozem is mentioned in the family lineage that establishes David's ancestry, he remains a relatively obscure figure in Scripture, significant primarily for his connection to Israel's most celebrated king rather than for any notable deeds of his own.
Biography
Ozem was one of the sons of Jesse and a brother of King David (1Ch.2.15). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, which lists the descendants of Jesse. Ozem is named as the sixth son of Jesse, with his brothers being Eliab, Abinadab, Shimea, Nethanel, Raddai, and David (1Ch.2.13-15). The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 provides insight into the family background of David, Israel's most famous king. However, no further details about Ozem's life or role are provided in the Bible.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- David Tribe of JudahKing of JudahAnointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus ChristView full profile →
- Eliab Tribe of JudahDavid's brotherEldest brother of King DavidView full profile →
- Abinadab Tribe of JudahDavid's brotherSon of Jesse, brother of DavidView full profile →
- Shimeah Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Mikloth and nephew of Ner in Benjamin's genealogy.View full profile →
- Nethanel Tribe of JudahDavid's brotherBrother of DavidView full profile →
- Raddai Tribe of JudahDavid's brotherOne of David's brothers, son of JesseView full profile →
- Elihu Tribe of JudahDavid's brotherLeader of the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- Zeruiah Tribe of JudahSister of DavidSister of David; mother of Joab, Abishai, and AsahelView full profile →
- Abigail FemaleDavid's wifeWife of Nabal, later married DavidView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:15
"Ozem sixth, and David seventh."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֹ֫צֶם |