Raamah רַעְמָה
Son of Cush, grandson of Ham, great-grandson of Noah
Who is Raamah in the Bible?
Raamah was a son of Cush, grandson of Ham, and great-grandson of Noah, appearing in the genealogical records of Genesis 10:7 and 1 Chronicles 1:9. He is mentioned in the Table of Nations, which documents the descendants of Noah's sons and their distribution across the earth following the Tower of Babel. Raamah's sons, Sheba and Dedan, are also listed in scripture, suggesting that his line became the ancestors of significant Arabian tribes and peoples. While scholars have attempted to identify Raamah with a region in southern Arabia based on these connections, his exact historical location and the full extent of his descendants remain uncertain. Raamah's inclusion in the genealogies underscores the biblical framework for understanding how all nations descended from Noah's family.
Biography
Raamah is mentioned in the genealogy of the nations in Genesis 10, also known as the Table of Nations (Gen.10.7; 1Ch.1.9). He was a son of Cush, who was a son of Ham, making Raamah a grandson of Ham and a great-grandson of Noah. The Table of Nations records the descendants of Noah's sons and their dispersal after the Tower of Babel. Raamah's sons, Sheba and Dedan, are also mentioned, suggesting that they became ancestors of tribes or nations. Some scholars associate Raamah with a region in southern Arabia, based on the connection with Sheba and Dedan, which are often linked to Arabian tribes. However, the exact location and identity of Raamah and his descendants remain uncertain.
Family
Siblings
- Seba Early PatriarchSon of CushSon of Cush, brother of RaamahView full profile →
- Havilah Early PatriarchSon of JoktanA son of Joktan, descendant of Shem.View full profile →
- Sabtah Early PatriarchSon of CushSon of Cush, grandson of HamView full profile →
- Sabteca Early PatriarchSon of CushSon of Cush, grandson of HamView full profile →
- Nimrod Early PatriarchSon of CushMighty hunter, built citiesView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 10:7
"The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:9
"The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | רַעְמָה |
| (same form as previous) | Hebrew | רַעְמָה |