ARAM 

One of the five sons of Shem and Faatin; and a  grandson of Noah. Aram's syblings include Asshur, Elam, Lud and Arphaxad. Aram was the eponymous founder of the Aramaeans (Gen. 10:22-23, 1 Chron. 1:17). Traders and nomads, they eventually occupied the lands between Syria and the Arabian border. The dynasty founded by Aram lasted until 732 ©, frequently warring against the northern kingdom of Israel. Aram's kingdom was brought to an end by Tiglath-Pileser III, King of Assyria. Elsewhere, biblical figures named Aram are mentioned in the genealogies of Abraham and Jesus. "Aram" also represents the Old Testament name "Ram."

2002 Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia