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Elam

עֵילָם · e.lam · H5867J“a young man; a virgin; a secret” Hitchcock's 18691 mention, all in Nehemiah

Who he was

Elam is mentioned in Nehemiah 12:42 among the priests and Levites who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time. He is listed along with other prominent figures such as Maaseiah, Shemaiah, and Eleazar. Elam's inclusion in this list suggests he was a significant priest or Levite, but no additional information is provided about his specific role or responsibilities.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Every mention

1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

Nehemiah 1 mention

What the dictionary says

Highland, the son of Shem (Gen. 10:22), and the name of the country inhabited by his descendants (14:1, 9; Isa. 11:11; 21:2, etc.) lying to the east of…

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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