Aram
a.ram names a kingdom or people led by its kings and armies, and also occurs as a personal name in genealogies.
The term most often identifies a political territory or its people as ruled, mobilized, opposed in battle, or associated with Damascus; in two genealogical lists it identifies an individual among named sons.
Senses in use
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Kingdom or people in political and military settings · dominant
The Proper noun identifies a realm and its people in narratives of kingship and warfare. In 1 Kings 20:1 the APB renders Ben-hadad as king of Aram as he gathers forces against Samaria; in 1 Kings 20:26 it renders Ben-hadad as mustering Aram for battle, while 1 Chronicles 19:14 and 2 Chronicles 24:23 portray Aram or its army advancing, fleeing, or coming against Judah.
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Personal name in genealogical lists · rare
The Proper noun occurs among individual names in descent lists. In 1 Chronicles 1:17 the APB renders it within the sons of Shem, and in 1 Chronicles 7:34 it appears among the sons of Shamed.
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB commonly presents the name as “Aram” for a king's realm or collective force, as in 1 Kings 20:1 and 1 Kings 20:26. It also uses collective descriptions such as “Arameans” and “Syrians” in battle contexts.