Hamran
LocationsGeographical Setting
Hamran is a toponym appearing in biblical genealogical lists associated with the descendants of Ham.
What is the meaning of Hamran in the Bible?
Hamran is a place name found in the genealogies of Genesis 10:6 and 1 Chronicles 1:8, listed among the sons of Cush, though its precise geographical identification remains uncertain and it may be a textual variant or corruption of Hemdan.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Hamran helps clarify the complex tribal and geographical relationships in the Table of Nations, illustrating the ancient Israelite understanding of the spread of populations from the Cushite region into Africa and the Near East.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
- Why did the biblical author mention Hamran in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hamran clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.