Gatam

Gatam, a descendant of Esau and son of Eliphaz, is an Edomite first mentioned in Genesis 36:11 during the time of the patriarchs.

About Gatam

Esau’s grandson, the fourth son of Eliphaz and an Edomite chief (Gn 36:11, 16; 1 Chr 1:36).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Eliphaz, Wife of Eliphaz
Siblings 5
Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz, Korah (Genesis 36:16)
Half-sibling
Amalek
Uncles 4
Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, Korah
Cousins 4
Nahath, Zerah, Shammah (Genesis 36:13), Mizzah

Key References

Genesis 36:11

The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

Genesis 36:16

Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah.

1 Chronicles 1:36

The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek.

All Scripture References (3)

Genesis (2)
Genesis 36:11

The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

Genesis 36:16

Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah.

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:36

The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek.