Ram רָם
Son of Hezron, ancestor of David and Jesus
Biography
Ram, also known as Aram or Arni, was the son of Hezron and a descendant of Judah (Rut.4.19; 1Ch.2.9; Mat.1.3; Luk.3.33). He was the father of Amminadab and an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ. Ram is mentioned in the genealogies of David and Jesus, highlighting the lineage from the tribe of Judah to the Messiah. His inclusion in these genealogies underscores the importance of tracing the ancestry of key biblical figures, particularly in relation to the fulfillment of God's promises through the line of David.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Jerahmeel Tribe of LeviSon of KishA Levite of the Merari clan.View full profile →
- Caleb Tribe of JudahSon of HezronSon of Hezron, descendant of JudahView full profile →
- Segub Tribe of JudahSon of HezronSon of Hezron; father of JairView full profile →
- Ashhur Tribe of JudahSon of HezronDescendant of Judah through HezronView full profile →
In Scripture
4 biblical books ; 2 with study contentRuth 1 verse
- Ruth 4:19
"and Hezron became the father of Ram, and Ram became the father of Amminadab,"
1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 2:9
"The sons also of Hezron, who were born to him: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai."
- 1 Chronicles 2:10
"Ram became the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah;"
Matthew 2 verses
- Matthew 1:3
"Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar. Perez became the father of Hezron. Hezron became the father of Ram."
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"Ram became the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon. Nahshon became the father of Salmon."
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Luke 1 verse
- Luke 3:33
"the son of Amminadab, the son of Aram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | רָם | H7410G |
| Greek | Greek | Ἀράμ | G0689 |
| Named | Greek | Ἀδμίν | G6002 |
| Named | Greek | Ἀρνὶ | G6095 |