Ham See also BD Ham son of Noah1, Moses 8:12, 27. virgins offered as sacrifice were descended from Ham, Abr. 1:11. progenitor of Egyptians, Abr. 1:21, 23–24. father of discoverer of Egypt, Abr. 1:23. government of Ham was patriarchal, Abr. 1:25. blessed as to things of earth and wisdom, but not as to priesthood, Abr. 1:26.