Ulam אוּלָם
Son of Sheresh, great-grandson of Manasseh
Who is Ulam in the Bible?
Ulam was a son of Sheresh and great-grandson of Manasseh, appearing in the genealogical records of the tribe of Manasseh in 1 Chronicles 7:16-17. He is listed alongside his brother Rakem in the family line descended from Manasseh, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. According to 1 Chronicles 8:39-40, Ulam had sons who were described as "mighty men of valor," suggesting his descendants held positions of strength and leadership within the tribe. While Scripture provides few details about Ulam's personal life or accomplishments, his inclusion in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles demonstrates the importance of tracing the faithful continuation of Manasseh's line from the patriarchal period through the post-exilic era.
Biography
Ulam is mentioned in 1Ch.7.16-17 as a son of Sheresh and great-grandson of Manasseh. He is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Manasseh, along with his brother Rakem. Ulam's mother was Maacah, the wife of Manasseh. No other details are provided about Ulam's life or role within the tribe. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7 traces the descendants of Manasseh, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, highlighting the continuity of the family line from the time of the patriarchs to the post-exilic period.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 7:16
"Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem."
- 1 Chronicles 7:17
"The son of Ulam: Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead son of Machir, the son of Manasseh."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אוּלָם |
Ulam
had sons, "mighty men of valor" (1Ch 8:39,40). The Septuagint's Codex Vaticanus has Ailam in 1Ch 8:39 and Aileim in 8:40; Codex Alexandrinus has Oulam in both verses, and so Lucian.
ul'-a (`ulla' meaning unknown): An Asherite (1Ch 7:39).
um'-a (`ummah; Archob, Amma): One of the cities allotted to the tribe of Asher (<ref