Lexical Definition
אוֹן ʼÔwn (one) On N:N-M-P
the same as אוֹן
On.
- § On = "wealth" or "vigour"
- On, an Israelite
1) a chief of the tribe of Reuben
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְא֥וֹן | and On | Num.16.1 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.16.1
- son of: Peleth (פֶּלֶת)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. אוֺן proper name, masculine (vigour) a chief of tribe of Reuben Num 16:1.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 16:1 |
Profile
Male • Son of Peleth • Reubenite involved in Korah's rebellion
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
On was a Reubenite who joined Korah in his rebellion against Moses and Aaron.
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.16.1;
- only referred to as On אוֹן;
- a son of Peleth פֶּלֶת.
On was a Reubenite who joined Korah, a Levite, in his rebellion against the leadership of Moses and Aaron (Numbers 16:1). Along with Dathan and Abiram, also Reubenites, On supported Korah's challenge to the divinely appointed authority of Moses and Aaron. The rebellion was motivated by a desire for greater power and influence within the Israelite community. However, God intervened and punished the rebels, causing the earth to open up and swallow them and their households (Numbers 16:31-33). On's participation in this rebellion highlights the importance of submitting to God-ordained leadership and the consequences of rebelling against it.
All entries for On: אוֹן
Related Profiles:
- Peleth (father)