Person Old Testament
Ulam
Ulam was a descendant of Benjamin known for his numerous descendants, including many skilled archers. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 8:39.
Why it matters. Descendant of Benjamin, known for his numerous descendants
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Ulam
Ulam is mentioned in 1Ch.8.39-40 as a descendant of Benjamin. He was the firstborn son of Eleasah (or 'Eshek'), who was a descendant of Saul, the first king of Israel. Ulam is noted for his numerous descendants, which included 150 sons and grandsons. His descendants were known for their skill in archery, as they are described as "mighty men of valor, archers." The large number of Ulam's descendants and their military prowess suggest that he and his family played a significant role in the tribe of Benjamin during their time. The genealogy in 1Chronicles 8 traces the lineage of Saul and highlights the prominence of certain individuals within the tribe of Benjamin.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Family
Family links from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0). Where the dataset marks an identification as uncertain, the mark is kept. Matthew and Luke give different genealogies for Jesus; see the Lineage page, which never merges them.
- Parents
- Eleasah
Appears in Scripture
Named in 2 verses across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.