Who was Ram in the Bible?
Lived during the united monarchy
Ram, also known as Aram or Arni, was the son of Hezron and a descendant of Judah (Rut.4.19; 1Ch.2.9; Mat.1.3; Luk.3.33). Ram appears in 4 verses across 3 books of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Ram?
Ram, also known as Aram or Arni, was the son of Hezron and a descendant of Judah (Rut.4.19; 1Ch.2.9; Mat.1.3; Luk.3.33). He was the father of Amminadab and an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ. Ram is mentioned in the genealogies of David and Jesus, highlighting the lineage from the tribe of Judah to the Messiah. His inclusion in these genealogies underscores the importance of tracing the ancestry of key biblical figures, particularly in relation to the fulfillment of God's promises through the line of David.
Definition text: STEPBible · Tyndale House Cambridge. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Lightly edited for length and formatting.
Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Ram appear in the Bible?
Ram is referenced in 4 verses across 3 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- 1 Chronicles 2:9
- 1 Chronicles 2:10
- Matthew 1:4
- Ruth 4:19
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Ram.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Ram?
Ram appears in 4 verses across 3 books, most often in 1 Chronicles, which accounts for 2 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Ram?
1 Chronicles, Matthew, Ruth.
Where can I read every verse about Ram?
This page lists 4 of them. Protos carries all 4, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
