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The primary reference to Iram is found in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Genesis.<br><br><b><a href="/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43</a> :</b> "Magdiel and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. This is Esau, the father of the Edomites."<br><br><b>Historical and Genealogical Context:</b><br>Iram is listed as one of the chiefs of Edom, a region and people descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob. The Edomites were a significant group in the ancient Near East, often interacting with the Israelites. The mention of Iram in <a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">Genesis 36</a> places him within the broader genealogical framework of Esau's descendants, highlighting the tribal organization and leadership structure of the Edomites.<br><br><b>Edom and Its Significance:</b><br>Edom, located to the southeast of Israel, was a mountainous region known for its red sandstone cliffs, which is reflected in the name "Edom," meaning "red." The Edomites were often in conflict with the Israelites, as seen in various biblical narratives. Despite these conflicts, the genealogical records in Genesis emphasize the shared ancestry of the Israelites and Edomites through Isaac and Rebekah, the parents of Esau and Jacob.<br><br><b>Role and Leadership:</b><br>As a chief of Edom, Iram would have held a position of authority and influence within his community. The title "chief" (Hebrew: "aluph") suggests a role akin to a tribal leader or chieftain, responsible for governance, military leadership, and the welfare of his people. The listing of chiefs in <a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">Genesis 36</a> underscores the organized social structure of the Edomites, with each chief representing a distinct clan or family group.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br>The inclusion of Iram and other Edomite chiefs in the biblical record serves to illustrate the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham regarding the multitude of nations that would descend from him. Although the Edomites were often adversaries of Israel, their genealogical ties to the patriarchs remind readers of the complex relationships and divine purposes at work in biblical history.<br><br><b>Cultural and Archaeological Insights:</b><br>While specific archaeological evidence directly related to Iram is limited, the broader study of Edomite culture and settlements provides insight into the life and times of Edomite chiefs. Edomite society was known for its trade, particularly in copper, and its strategic location along key trade routes. The Edomites' interactions with neighboring cultures, including the Israelites, Moabites, and Midianites, are well-documented in both biblical and extrabiblical sources.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br>The figure of Iram, though briefly mentioned, is part of the intricate tapestry of biblical history, representing the enduring legacy of Esau's descendants and their role in the unfolding narrative of the Old Testament.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Iram</span><p>the effusion of them; a high heap<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Iram</span><p>(<i>belonging to a city</i>), a leader of the Edomites, (<a href="/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">1 Chronicles 1:54</a>) i.e. the chief of a family or tribe. No identification of him has been found.<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Citizen, chief of an Edomite tribe in Mount Seir (<a href="/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">IRAM</span><p>i'-ram (`iram; Septuagint variously in Gen): A "chief" of Edom (<a href="/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43</a> parallel <a href="/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">1 Chronicles 1:54</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5902.htm"><span class="l">5902. <b>Iram</b> -- an Edomite</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5901, 5902. <b>Iram</b>. 5903 . an Edomite. Transliteration: <b>Iram</b> Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ee-rawm') Short Definition: <b>Iram</b>. Word Origin from <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5902.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/schaff/the_creeds_of_the_evangelical_protestant_churches/the_westminster_shorter_catechism_a_d.htm"><span class="l">The Westminster Shorter Catechism. AD 1647.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Humiliatio Christi in eo constitit quod fuerit natus, et quidem humili conditione,<br> factus sub lege, quodque vit?? hujus miserias, <b>iram</b> Dei mortemque crucis <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the westminster shorter catechism a d.htm</font><p><a href="/library/prudentius/the_hymns_of_prudentius/vi_hymnus_ante_somnum.htm"><span class="l">Hymnus Ante Somnum</span></a> <br><b>...</b> secunda mors est. idem tamen benignus ultor retundit <b>iram</b> paucosque non<br> piorum 95 patitur perire in aevum. Huic inclitus perenne <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../prudentius/the hymns of prudentius/vi hymnus ante somnum.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/the_creeds_of_the_evangelical_protestant_churches/canones_synodi_dordrechtanae.htm"><span class="l">Canones Synodi Dordrechtan??.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Benedictus autem sit in s??cula Dominus, qui postquam ad momentum faciem suam a nobis<br> (qui multis modis <b>iram</b> et indignationem ejus provocaveramus) abscondisset <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../canones synodi dordrechtanae.htm</font><p><a href="/library/clement/the_stromata_or_miscellanies/caput_xiii_julii_cassiani_haeretici_verbis.htm"><span class="l">Julii Cassiani H??retici Verbis Respondet; Item Loco Quem Ex <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Deinde mihi videtur ignorare, <b>iram</b> quidera, masculam appetitionem; feminam vero,<br> significare cupiditatem: quorum operationera poenitentia et pudor consequuntur <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the stromata or miscellanies/caput xiii julii cassiani haeretici verbis.htm</font><p><a href="/library/clement/the_stromata_or_miscellanies/caput_v_duo_genera_haereticorum_notat_.htm"><span class="l">Duo Genera H??reticorum Notat: Prius Illorum Qui Omnia Omnibus <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Deportant ergo ipsi quoque <b>iram</b>, indignationem, vitium, maledictum, turpem sermonem<br> ex ore suo, exuentes veterem hominem cum concupiscentiis, et induentes novum <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/caput v duo genera haereticorum notat .htm</font><p><a href="/library/prudentius/the_hymns_of_prudentius/vii_hymnus_ieiunantium.htm"><span class="l">Hymnus Ieiunantium</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Mollitus his et talibus brevem Deus <b>iram</b> refrenat temperans oraculum prosper sinistrum,<br> prona nam clementia haud difficulter supplicem mortalium solvit reatum <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../prudentius/the hymns of prudentius/vii hymnus ieiunantium.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/the_creeds_of_the_evangelical_protestant_churches/confessio_fidei_scoticana_i.htm"><span class="l">Confessio Fidei Scoticana I.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> nos ante tribunal Dei nostri absolveremur: quod non modo mortem incruce atrocem,<br> et Dei ore execratam subierit; sed, quam peccatores meruerunt, <b>iram</b> patris ad <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../confessio fidei scoticana i.htm</font><p><a href="/library/edersheim/the_life_and_times_of_jesus_the_messiah/appendix_i_pseudepigraphic_writings.htm"><span class="l">Appendix i. Pseudepigraphic Writings</span></a> <br><b>...</b> vii.3-10: (3) Et regnabunt de his homines pestilentiosi et impii, dicentes se esse<br> iustos, (4) et hi suscitabunt <b>iram</b> animorum suorum, qui erunt homines dolosi <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/appendix i pseudepigraphic writings.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/the_creeds_of_the_evangelical_protestant_churches/the_westminster_confession_of_faith.htm"><span class="l">The Westminster Confession of Faith. AD 1647.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> misericordiam pro libitu exhibet abstinetve) in gloriam suprem?? su?? in creaturas<br> potestatis, pr??terire; eosque ordinare ad ignominiam et <b>iram</b> pro peccatis <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the westminster confession of faith.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/the_creeds_of_the_evangelical_protestant_churches/articuli_xxxix_ecclesiae_anglicanae_a_d.htm"><span class="l">Articuli xxxix. Ecclesi?? Anglican??. AD 1562.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> distet, ad malum sua natura propendeat, et caro semper aduersus spiritum concupiscat.<br> Vnde in vno quoque nascentium, <b>iram</b> Dei atque damnationem meretur. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../articuli xxxix ecclesiae anglicanae a d.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/i/iram.htm"><span class="l"><b>Iram</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>IRAM</b>. i'-ram (`<b>iram</b>; Septuagint variously in Gen): A "chief" of Edom (Genesis<br> 36:43 parallel 1 Chronicles 1:54). Multi-Version Concordance <b>Iram</b> (2 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/iram.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zephi.htm"><span class="l">Zephi (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In Genesis 36:43 the Septuagint has Zaphoei (= tsepho, ie Zepho), for<br><b>Iram</b>. Skinner holds it probable that the two names, Zepho <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zephi.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zepho.htm"><span class="l">Zepho (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In Genesis 36:43 the Septuagint has Zaphoei (= tsepho, ie Zepho), for<br><b>Iram</b>. Skinner holds it probable that the two names, Zepho <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zepho.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dukes.htm"><span class="l">Dukes (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 36:43 Duke Magdiel, duke <b>Iram</b>: these be the dukes of Edom, according to<br> their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dukes.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/magdiel.htm"><span class="l">Magdiel (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Magdiel (2 Occurrences). Genesis 36:43 chief Magdiel, and chief <b>Iram</b>. <b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS<br> ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). 1 Chronicles 1:54 chief Magdiel, chief <b>Iram</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/magdiel.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/duke.htm"><span class="l">Duke (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 36:43 Duke Magdiel, duke <b>Iram</b>: these be the dukes of Edom, according to<br> their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/duke.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/occupied.htm"><span class="l">Occupied (32 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> so occupied were not benefited. (WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT NAS). Genesis 36:43<br> chief Magdiel, and chief <b>Iram</b>. These are the chiefs of Edom <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/occupied.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/irascible.htm"><span class="l">Irascible (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/irascible.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/irad.htm"><span class="l">Irad (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/irad.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/reference.htm"><span class="l">Reference (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 36:43 chief Magdiel, chief <b>Iram</b>: these 'are' chiefs of Edom, in reference<br> to their dwellings, in the land of their possession; he 'is' Esau father of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/reference.htm - 14k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Iram (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43</a></span><br />chief Magdiel, and chief <span class="boldtext">Iram</span>. These are the chiefs of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession. This is Esau, the father of the Edomites.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">1 Chronicles 1:54</a></span><br />chief Magdiel, chief <span class="boldtext">Iram</span>. These are the chiefs of Edom.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/i/iram.htm">Iram</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/iram--a_duke_of_edom.htm">Iram: A Duke of Edom</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zephi.htm">Zephi (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zepho.htm">Zepho (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dukes.htm">Dukes (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/magdiel.htm">Magdiel (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/duke.htm">Duke (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/occupied.htm">Occupied (32 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/irascible.htm">Irascible (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/irad.htm">Irad (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/reference.htm">Reference (23 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/edomite.htm">Edomite (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dwelling-places.htm">Dwelling-places (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dwellings.htm">Dwellings (54 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mag'diel.htm">Mag'diel (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mag'di-el.htm">Mag'di-el (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/settlements.htm">Settlements (27 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/chiefs.htm">Chiefs (227 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/habitations.htm">Habitations (38 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom (108 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/edomites.htm">Edomites (22 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/possession.htm">Possession (251 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/heritage.htm">Heritage (435 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dwelling.htm">Dwelling (340 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/places.htm">Places (610 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau (89 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/i/irad--son_of_enoch.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Irad: Son of Enoch"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Irad: Son of Enoch" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/i/iram--a_duke_of_edom.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Iram: A Duke of Edom"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Iram: A Duke of Edom" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>