Ozem

Easton's Bible Dictionary

A son of Jerahmeel (1 Chronicles 2:25 ).

Copyright StatementThese dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. Entry for 'Ozem'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/o/ozem.html. 1897.

Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary

One of the sons of Jesse. (1 Chronicles 2:15) And there is another called by this name, the son of Jerahmeel. (1 Chronicles 2:25) Derived from Tzam, to fast.

Smith's Bible Dictionary

O'zem. (power).

1. The sixth son of Jesse, the next eldest, above David. 1 Chronicles 2:15. (B.C. 1055).

2. Son of Jerahmeel. 1 Chronicles 2:25.

Morrish Bible Dictionary

1. Son of Jesse and brother of David. 1 Chronicles 2:15 .

2. Son of Jerahmeel, the son of Hezron 1 Chronicles 2:25 .

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible

OZEM 1 . An elder brother of David ( 1 Chronicles 2:15 ). 2. A son of Jerahmeel ( 1 Chronicles 2:25 ).

Fausset's Bible Dictionary

1. 1 Chronicles 2:15.

2. 1 Chronicles 2:25.

Holman Bible Dictionary

1 Chronicles 2:1521 Chronicles 2:25

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(Heb. O'tsem, אֹצֶם, strength; Selt. Ἀσόμ v.r. Ἀσάμ, and Ἀσάν; Vulg. Assom and Asom), the name of two men of the tribe of Judah.

1. The fourth of the sons of Jerahmeel by his first wife (1 Chronicles 2:25). B.C. cir. 1656.

2. The sixth son of Jesse, and brother of David (1 Chronicles 2:15). B.C. cir. 1100.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ō´zem ( אצם , 'ōcem , meaning unknown):

(1) The 6th son of David (1 Chronicles 2:15 ). Septuagint (Ἄσομ , Āsom ) and Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A.D.) suggest that the name should be pointed אצם , 'ācōm .

(2) A "son" of Jerahmeel (1 Chronicles 2:25 ).