Lexical Definition
יַעֲנַי Yaʻănay (yah-an-ah'ee) Janai N:N-M-P
from the same as יָעֵן; responsive
Jaanai.
- § Jaanai = "whom Jehovah answers"
- Jaanai, an Israelite
1) a chief man in the tribe of Gad
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיַעְנַ֥י | and Janai | 1Chr.5.12 |
| Ιωνανί | Jaanai | LXX.1Chr.5.12 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.12
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יעני proper name see below ענה. יְעֹעֵ֫רוּ Isa 15:5 see I. [עוּר] Pilpel.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Isaiah | 15:5 |
Profile
Male • Gad leader • Gadite leader who settled in Bashan
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Janai was a leader from the tribe of Gad who settled in the region of Bashan.
- A man from the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.12;
- only referred to as Janai יַעֲנַי.
Janai is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:12 as one of the leaders from the tribe of Gad who settled in the region of Bashan, along with his fellow leaders Joel, Shapham, and Shaphat. The Gadites are described as mighty warriors, famous men, and heads of their families. They settled in the land of Gilead in Bashan, extending as far as Salecah, due to the abundance of pasture for their livestock. This settlement likely took place during the early period of Israel's history, after the conquest of Canaan and the allocation of tribal territories.
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