a.dul.la.mi identifies Hirah as an Adullamite in the Judah narrative.

The term consistently identifies Hirah by his Adullamite affiliation: Judah turns aside to him in Genesis 38:1, travels with him in Genesis 38:12, and sends him on an errand in Genesis 38:20.

1. Identifier for Hirah · dominant

   In all three occurrences, the masculine singular gentilic form identifies a man connected with Hirah. In Genesis 38:1 the APB renders Judah turning aside to a certain Adullamite named Hirah; in Genesis 38:12 and Genesis 38:20, it presents Hirah as Judah’s friend in travel and in carrying the kid of the goats.

   Genesis 38:1Genesis 38:12Genesis 38:20

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses “Adullamite” in each verse, first identifying Hirah by name and later apposing the designation to “his friend.” This reflects the clause-level presentation rather than a separate lexical gloss.