The meaning of Elam in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)

e'-lam ('elam):

(1) A son of Shem (Genesis 10:22; I Chronicles 1:17; see ELAMITES).

(2) A Benjamite (I Chronicles 8:24).

(3) A Korahite (I Chronicles 26:3).

(4) Heads of families in the return (Ezra 2:7 parallel Nehemiah 7:12; Ezra 2:31 parallel Nehemiah 7:34; Ezra 8:7; Ezra 10:2, Ezra 10:26).

(5) A chief of the people (Nehemiah 10:14).

(6) A priest (Nehemiah 12:42).

See more on the meaning of Elam in the Bible:
Elam {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Elam {Hitchcock's Bible Name}

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