Hadoram

Hadoram is a name found in the Hebrew Bible as a ruler of Edom, the nation descended from Esau. The references to Hadoram are brief and primarily genealogical, offering little in the way of narrative detail about his life or actions. He is listed among the Edomite kings in biblical lists that delineate the succession of rulers, but the texts do not provide specific dates or events associated with his reign.

The Edomite king lists in which Hadoram appears show variations across manuscript traditions, contributing to some uncertainty about the exact order and dating of his reign. As a result, Hadoram is generally regarded as a minor figure within the broader Edomite lineage rather than a well-documented historical figure.

In modern scholarship, Hadoram is discussed mainly in studies of biblical genealogies and the transmission of ancient Near Eastern royal lists. There is little to no extrabiblical evidence to corroborate details of his rule, and most discussions focus on the textual and linguistic aspects of the name rather than on historical biography.

Name and etymology: Hadoram is treated as a Hebrew personal name associated with a royal figure in Edom. The precise etymology is not straightforwardly established in the available textual traditions.

Legacy: Hadoram’s presence in biblical lists matters primarily for those examining the structure of Edomite genealogies and the broader pattern of neighboring-nation rulers in biblical literature, rather than for its own standalone historical or religious significance.

See also: Edom, Esau, Edomite kings, biblical genealogies.

References: Biblical books including Genesis and 1 Chronicles contain the lists in which Hadoram appears.