Bible Dictionary

Ozem

The name Ozem means “that fasts; their eagerness”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Strong. (1.) One of David’s brothers; the sixth son of Jesse (1 Chr. 2:15).

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

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(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)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

o'-zem ('otsem, meaning unknown):

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

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