Lexical Definition
אוֹנָם ʼÔwnâm (o-nawm') Onam N:N-M-P
a variation of אוֹנָן; strong
Onam.
- § Onam = "vigorous"
- Onam, the name of an Edomite and of an Israelite
1) a Horite chief, grandson of Seir
2) son Jerahmeel, a chief of Judah
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.26
- son of: Jerahmeel (יְרַחְמְאֵל) and Atarah (עֲטָרָה)
- brother of: Ram (רָם), Bunah (בּוּנָה), Oren (אֹרֶן), Ozem (אֹצֶם) and Ahijah (אֲחִיָּה)
- father of: Shammai (שַׁמַּי) and Jada (יָדָע)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אוֺנָם proper name, masculine (vigorous).
1. chief of Horites Gen 36:23; 1Chr 1:40.
2. chief of tribe of Judah 1Chr 2:26; 1Chr 2:28.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 36:23 |
| 1 Chronicles | 1:40 · 2:26 · 2:28 |
Profile
Male • Son of Jerahmeel • Descendant of Judah, son of Jerahmeel
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Onam was a descendant of Judah, the son of Jerahmeel, and had two sons, Shammai and Jada.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.26;
- only referred to as Onam אוֹנָם;
- son of Jerahmeel יְרַחְמְאֵל and Atarah עֲטָרָה;
- a brother of Ram רָם, Bunah בּוּנָה, Oren אֹרֶן, Ozem אֹצֶם and Ahijah אֲחִיָּה;
- father of Shammai שַׁמַּי and Jada יָדָע.
Onam was a descendant of Judah, the son of Jerahmeel (1 Chronicles 2:26, 28). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, which lists the descendants of Judah's sons. Onam was the son of Jerahmeel and had two sons of his own, Shammai and Jada (1 Chronicles 2:28). The genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles 2 provides insight into the family lines and clans within the tribe of Judah. Onam's mention in this genealogy suggests that he was a significant figure within the Jerahmeelite clan.
All entries for Onam: אוֹנָם