1. Son of Joktan; progenitor of one of the Arabian tribes (Genesis 10:27; 1 Chronicles 1:21). 2. Son of Tou, King of Hamath; sent by his father to congratulate David after his victory over Hadadezer, bearing presents in gold, silver, and brass (1 Chronicles 18:10). In the parallel narrative, 2 Samuel 8:9,10, the name is given as "Joram." See ADONIRAM.
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