Lexical Summary Ulam: Ulam Original Word: אוּלָם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ulam Appar, from 'alam (in the sense of dumbness); solitary; Ulam, the name of two Israelites -- Ulam. see HEBREW 'alam NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as ul Definition two Isr. NASB Translation Ulam (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. אוּלָם proper name, masculine only Genealogy 1 1 Chronicles 7:16,17. 2 1 Chronicles 8:39,40. Topical Lexicon Occurrences in Scripture Ulam appears four times, all in the genealogies recorded by the Chronicler (1 Chronicles 7:16; 1 Chronicles 7:17; 1 Chronicles 8:39; 1 Chronicles 8:40). Genealogical Significance 1. Manasseh-ite Line (1 Chronicles 7:14-17) 2. Benjamin-ite Line (1 Chronicles 8:39-40) Historical Background Chronicles was compiled after the exile to re-establish Israel’s identity around covenant faithfulness and Davidic promise. By naming both a Manassite and a Benjaminite Ulam, the writer locates bravery and leadership in tribes east (Machir’s Gilead) and west (Benjamin) of the Jordan, illustrating the unity of all Israel under God’s covenant. Spiritual and Ministry Insights 1. God’s Interest in Every Generation The brief notices about Ulam affirm that God records not only kings and prophets but also ordinary clan leaders. This encourages modern readers to value unnoticed service and faithfulness within families and congregations. 2. Legacy of Valor The Benjamite Ulam produced 150 descendants celebrated for martial skill. Such detail highlights the biblical principle of generational influence (Psalm 112:2). Christian parents and leaders today are called to cultivate spiritual “archers,” children able to stand for truth (Ephesians 6:13-17). 3. Continuity of Covenant Grace By placing a Manassite Ulam in the ancestry of the judge Bedan, and a Benjamite Ulam among post-Saul warriors, Scripture shows covenant grace spanning unsettled times—from conquest to monarchy to exile and beyond. Contemporary Application • Family records matter: Church membership rolls, baptismal certificates, and testimonials serve as modern chronicles that celebrate God’s faithfulness. Summary Ulam represents two otherwise obscure clan heads whose lines illustrate courage, continuity, and covenant faithfulness within Israel. Their brief scriptural footprint encourages believers to value hidden yet pivotal roles in God’s unfolding redemptive history. Forms and Transliterations א֠וּלָם אוּלָ֖ם אוּלָ֣ם אוּלָ֥ם אולם ’ū·lām ’ūlām uLam UlomLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:16 HEB: שָׁ֑רֶשׁ וּבָנָ֖יו אוּלָ֥ם וָרָֽקֶם׃ NAS: and his sons [were] Ulam and Rakem. KJV: and his sons [were] Ulam and Rakem. INT: Sheresh and his sons Ulam and Rakem 1 Chronicles 7:17 1 Chronicles 8:39 1 Chronicles 8:40 4 Occurrences |
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