E
Etam
Etam in the Bible — father of Jezreel, Ishma, Ibdash, and Hazzelelponi (1CH 4:3). Etam belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 5 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “their bird, their covering”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 5 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 4 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Etamproper name
- Hebrew
- עֵיטָם
- Transliteration
- eytam
- Meaning
- [perhaps] birds of prey
- Greek
- Αιταμ
- Reference
- 1CH 4:3
- Strong's
- H5862
Family & Relationships (4)
father
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Etam in the Bible?
Etam is described in the Bible as father of Jezreel, Ishma, Ibdash, and Hazzelelponi (1CH 4:3). Etam belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Etam mean?
The name Etam means “their bird, their covering” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.