Bible Dictionary
Iram
Iram was an Edomite chief or tribal leader descended from Seir and associated with Mount Seir.
Definition
Iram was an Edomite chief or leader of a family or tribe. He is associated with the descendants of Seir and with Mount Seir.
Biblical Usage
Iram is named in the genealogical and leadership lists of Edom.
Historical Background
No certain identification of Iram beyond his place among the Edomite chiefs has been found in the supplied material.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Citizen, chief of an Edomite tribe in Mount Seir (Gen. 36:43).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(belonging to a city), a leader of the Edomites, (Genesis 36:43; 1 Chronicles 1:54) i.e. the chief of a family or tribe. No identification of him has been found.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>i'-ram (`iram; Septuagint variously in Gen): A "chief" of Edom (Ge 36:43 parallel 1Ch 1:54).</p>