Lexical Definition
גַּעְתָּם Gaʻtâm (gah-tawm') Gatam N:N-M-P
of uncertain derivation
Gatam.
- § Gatam = "a burnt valley"
- Gatam, an Edomite
1) fourth son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau and one of the dukes of Eliphaz
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְגַעְתָּ֖ם | and Gatam | Gen.36.11 |
| וְגַעְתָּ֔ם | and Gatam | 1Chr.1.36 |
| גַּעְתָּ֖ם | Gatam | Gen.36.16 |
| Γοοθώμ | Gatam | LXX.1Chr.1.36 |
| Γοθόμ | Gatam | LXX.Gen.36.11 |
| Γοθά | Gatam | LXX.Gen.36.16 |
Extended Information
- A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.11
- son of: Eliphaz (אֱלִיפַז)
- brother of: Teman (תֵּימָן), Omar (אוֹמָר), Zepho (צְפוֹ), Kenaz (קְנַז), Amalek (עֲמָלֵק) and Korah (קֹרַח)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
גַּעְתָּם proper name, masculine a chief of Edom, son of Eliphaz Gen 36:11; Gen 36:16; 1Chr 1:36. גַּף see below גפף. below
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 36:11 · 36:16 |
| 1 Chronicles | 1:36 |
Profile
Male • An Edomite • Son of Eliphaz; grandson of Esau; Edomite chief.
Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs
Gatam was a son of Eliphaz, grandson of Esau, and one of the chiefs of Edom.
- A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.11;
- only referred to as Gatam גַּעְתָּם;
- son of Eliphaz אֱלִיפַז;
- a brother of Teman תֵּימָן, Omar אוֹמָר, Zepho צְפוֹ, Kenaz קְנַז, Amalek עֲמָלֵק and Korah קֹרַח.
Gatam is mentioned in Genesis 36:11, 16, and 1 Chronicles 1:36 as one of the sons of Eliphaz and a grandson of Esau. Esau, also known as Edom, was the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob') and the ancestor of the Edomites (Genesis 25:30; 36:1). Gatam is listed among the chiefs of Edom, indicating that he held a position of authority and leadership within the Edomite tribal structure (Genesis 36:16). The Edomites were the descendants of Esau who settled in the region of Seir, south of the Dead Sea (Genesis 36:8-9). They became a significant political and military power in the region, often in conflict with the Israelites (Numbers 20:14-21; 1 Samuel 14:47; 2 Samuel 8:13-14). The mention of Gatam and the other chiefs of Edom in the genealogical records emphasizes the importance of family lineage and tribal organization in the ancient Near East.
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