Lexical Definition
בּוּנָה Bûwnâh (boo-naw') Bunah N:N-M-P
from בִּין; discretion
Bunah.
- § Bunah = "intelligence"
- Bunah, an Israelite
1) a son of Jerahmeel, a Judahite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וּבוּנָ֥ה | and Bunah | 1Chr.2.25 |
| Βουνά | Bunah | LXX.1Chr.2.25 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.25
- son of: Jerahmeel (יְרַחְמְאֵל)
- brother of: Ram (רָם), Oren (אֹרֶן), Ozem (אֹצֶם), Ahijah (אֲחִיָּה) and Onam (אוֹנָם)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בּוּנָה proper name, masculine see בּין.
בּוּנָה proper name, masculine (intelligence = Palmyrene proper name בונא VogNo. 3) a man of Judah 1Chr 2:25.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 2:25 |
Profile
Male • Son of Jerahmeel • Son of Jerahmeel, descendant of Judah
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Bunah was a son of Jerahmeel and a descendant of Judah.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.25;
- only referred to as Bunah בּוּנָה;
- son of Jerahmeel יְרַחְמְאֵל;
- a brother of Ram רָם, Oren אֹרֶן, Ozem אֹצֶם, Ahijah אֲחִיָּה and Onam אוֹנָם.
Bunah is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah as a son of Jerahmeel (1 Chr. 2:25). Jerahmeel was the firstborn son of Hezron, who was a grandson of Judah. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 traces the descendants of Judah, highlighting the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records. Bunah's inclusion in this list demonstrates the significance of his family line within the tribe of Judah. However, no further details about Bunah's life or role are provided in the biblical text.
All entries for Bunah: בּוּנָה