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HAM

(Heb. hām)

(PLACE)

A city of the Zuzim who were defeated by Chedorlaomer and his allies (Gen. 14:5). It is listed between Ashteroth-karnaim and Shaveh-kiriathaim, ca. 16 km. (10 mi.) E of Beth-shean and mentioned as hum in Thutmose III’s list of conquered cities in Palestine (no. 118; ANET, 242). A modern village on Wadi er-Rejeileh, 6.5 km. (4 mi.) S of Irbid, still bears the same name. In its close vicinity is an ancient site known as Tell Hām (226213), where three megalithic walls were discovered.

Bibliography. N. Glueck, Exploration in Eastern Palestine IV. AASOR 25-28 (New Haven, 1951).

Zeljko Gregor






Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)

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