Bible Dictionary

Iram

The name Iram means “the effusion of them; a high heap”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Citizen, chief of an Edomite tribe in Mount Seir (Gen. 36:43).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(belonging to a city), a leader of the Edomites, (Genesis 36:43; 1 Chronicles 1:54) i.e. the chief of a family or tribe. No identification of him has been found.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

i'-ram (`iram; Septuagint variously in Gen): A "chief" of Edom (Ge 36:43 parallel 1Ch 1:54).