Lexical Definition
אוּלָם ʼÛwlâm (oo-lawm') Ulam N:N-M-P
appar, from אָלַם (in the sense of dumbness); solitary
Ulam.
- § Ulam = "their leader: vestibule"
- Ulam, the name of two Israelites
1) a Manassite
2) a Benjamite of Saul's family
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.39
- son of: Eleasah (אֶלְעָשָׂה)
- brother of: Jeush (יְעוּשׁ) and Eliphelet (אֱלִיפֶלֶט)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. אוּלָם proper name, masculine only genealogy
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 7:16 · 7:17 · 8:39 · 8:40 |
Profile
Male • Saul's family • Descendant of Benjamin, known for his numerous descendants
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ulam was a descendant of Benjamin known for his numerous descendants, including many skilled archers.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.39;
- only referred to as Ulam אוּלָם;
- son of Eleasah אֶלְעָשָׂה;
- a brother of Jeush יְעוּשׁ and Eliphelet אֱלִיפֶלֶט.
Ulam is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:39-40 as a descendant of Benjamin. He was the firstborn son of Eleasah (or 'Eshek'), who was a descendant of Saul, the first king of Israel. Ulam is noted for his numerous descendants, which included 150 sons and grandsons. His descendants were known for their skill in archery, as they are described as "mighty men of valor, archers." The large number of Ulam's descendants and their military prowess suggest that he and his family played a significant role in the tribe of Benjamin during their time. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8 traces the lineage of Saul and highlights the prominence of certain individuals within the tribe of Benjamin.
All entries for Ulam: אוּלָם