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Jalam
The second son of Esau by Oholibamah, named in the genealogy of Edom as one of the chiefs descended from him. He was born in Canaan before the family moved to the hill country of Seir.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Family & lineage
Where in scripture
Genesis1 ChroniclesOholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These are the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.
Genesis 36:5 — Son of Esau
These were the sons of Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah, the daughter of Zibeon, Esau’s wife: she bore to Esau Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
Genesis 36:14
These are the sons of Oholibamah, Esau’s wife: chief Jeush, chief Jalam, chief Korah: these are the chiefs who came of Oholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau’s wife.
Genesis 36:18
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
1 Chronicles 1:35
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.