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Iram

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(citizen). A duke of Edom (Gen. 36:43⁴³Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites. (Genesis 36:43); 1 Chron. 1:54⁵⁴Duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These are the dukes of Edom. (1 Chronicles 1:54)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Duke of Edom (Gen. 36:43⁴³Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites. (Genesis 36:43); 1 Chron. 1:54⁵⁴Duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These are the dukes of Edom. (1 Chronicles 1:54)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

5902 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

’Iyram

Phonic:

ee-rawm’

Meaning:

from 5892; city-wise; Iram, an Idumaean

KJV Usage:

Iram

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

their city

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Roused up; city-wise:―eldest son of Caleb; son of Jephunneh [TRAM], 1 Chron. 4:15. {Excitati}