Interesting Facts

• Anom (referred to as Anamim in Genesis) is identified as one of the sons of Mitzraim.
• According to the Book of Jasher, Anom is listed as the second son of Mitzraim, following Lud and preceding Pathros, Chasloth, and Chaphtor.
• The offspring of Mitzraim, which includes Anom and his brothers, settled by the river Sihor, also known as the brook of Egypt.
• The descendants of Mitzraim, including the Anamim, built cities and named them after themselves.
• The Book of Jasher identifies Oswiris as the son of Anom and the king of Egypt during the time of Rikayon.

Genealogy

• Anom/Anamim is a son of Mitzraim.
• Mitzraim is identified as one of the four sons of Ham, who was a son of Noah born after the flood.
• The Book of Jasher indicates that Anom was a brother to Lud, Pathros, Chasloth, and Chaphtor.
• The Book of Jasher mentions that Oswiris was the son of Anom, indicating a line of descent.
• The provided sources do not contain information regarding the birth or potential marital connections of Anom/Anamim beyond being a son of Mitzraim.

Historical Context

Anom/Anamim, as a son of Mitzraim and grandson of Ham, lived in the early post-diluvian period after the dispersal of nations from the land of Shinar following the confusion of languages at the Tower of Babel. The sons of Ham migrated to the southern parts of the earth. The descendants of Mitzraim, including Anom/Anamim, settled in the region of Egypt by the river Sihor and established their own cities, naming them after their lineage. This era was characterized by the establishment of distinct family groups and the development of early settlements and governance. The narrative later mentions Oswiris, the son of Anom, as a king of Egypt, suggesting that the descendants of Anom established a ruling lineage in that land at a later point. The arrival of Rikayon in Egypt during the reign of Oswiris provides a later historical marker for the lineage of Anom.

Narrative

The primary narrative concerning Anom/Anamim in these sources is genealogical and related to the settling of the post-flood world. Anom/Anamim is listed as one of the sons of Mitzraim, thus establishing his place in the lineage of Ham. The text states that the children of Mitzraim, a group including Anom/Anamim, dwelt by the river Sihor in Egypt and built cities, naming them after themselves. This act of establishing settlements highlights their role in populating the regions allocated to the descendants of Ham. The subsequent mention of Oswiris as the son of Anom and a king of Egypt indicates the continuation of Anom’s lineage and their rise to power in that region. The narrative then shifts to the arrival of Rikayon during Oswiris’s reign, marking a later interaction with a figure outside of the immediate lineage of Noah’s sons. While Anom/Anamim’s individual actions or dialogues are not recorded, his inclusion in the genealogical lists and the later reference to his descendant Oswiris contribute to the broader narrative of the dispersal and early history of humanity after the flood.