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What the Bible Says About Amam

Overview

The Bible addresses amam across 10 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Joshua. Closely related themes include Simeon, the Tribe Of, Ramoth, Sheba and Shema.

Key Bible verses about amam

Old Testament

Joshua

Joshua 15:26

Amam, and Shema, and Moladah,

Joshua 19:1

And the second lot came forth to Simeon, even for the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families: and their inheritance was within the inheritance of the children of Judah.

Joshua 19:2

And they had in their inheritance Beersheba, or Sheba, and Moladah,

Joshua 19:3

And Hazarshual, and Balah, and Azem,

Joshua 19:4

And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,

Joshua 19:5

And Ziklag, and Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusah,

Joshua 19:6

And Bethlebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their villages:

Joshua 19:7

Ain, Remmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities and their villages:

Joshua 19:8

And all the villages that were round about these cities to Baalathbeer, Ramath of the south. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.

Joshua 19:9

Out of the portion of the children of Judah was the inheritance of the children of Simeon: for the part of the children of Judah was too much for them: therefore the children of Simeon had their inheritance within the inheritance of them.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying amam for yourself

  • Begin with Joshua 15:26, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Simeon, the Tribe Of, Ramoth, Sheba and Shema.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about amam?

The Bible addresses amam across 10 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Joshua. Closely related themes include Simeon, the Tribe Of, Ramoth, Sheba and Shema.

How many Bible verses are about amam?

The Bible references amam in 10 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention amam?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Joshua 15:26: “Amam, and Shema, and Moladah,”

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