The meaning of “חוּשָׁם”
Understanding Chûwshâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or חֻשָׁם Chushâm (khooshawm'); from חוּשׁ; hastily Husham. - § Husham = "haste" - Chusham, an Idumaean 1) one of the ea...
חוּשָׁם
or חֻשָׁם Chushâm (khooshawm'); from חוּשׁ; hastily Husham. - § Husham = "haste" - Chusham, an Idumaean 1) one of the early kings of Edom
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:34 | “And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.” Word: חוּשָׁם (Chûwshâm) | |
| Genesis 36:35 | “And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.” Word: חוּשָׁם (Chûwshâm) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:45 | “And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.” Word: חוּשָׁם (Chûwshâm) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:46 | “And when Husham was dead, Hadad the son of Bedad, which smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.” Word: חוּשָׁם (Chûwshâm) |