Bible Dictionary
Appaim
Appaim was a descendant of Jerahmeel in the tribe of Judah and a son of Nadab. He is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.
Definition
Appaim was a son of Nadab and a descendant of Jerahmeel. He belonged to an important family of the tribe of Judah.
Biblical Usage
Appaim is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles 2:30-31.
Historical Background
His name is associated with the Hebrew word for nostrils.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
or Ap’paim (the nostrils), son of Nadab, and descended from Jerahmeel, the founder of an important family of the tribe of Judah. (1 Chronicles 2:30,31)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ap'-aa-im, ap'-a-im (appayim, "nostrils"): A son of Nadab of the house of Jerahmeel, of Judah (1Ch 2:30 f).</p>