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Onam

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Onam was the name of persons in the genealogies of the Old Testament, including a descendant of Seir the Horite and a descendant of Jerahmeel.

Definition

Onam is the name of persons in Old Testament genealogies. One was a son of Shobal and descendant of Seir the Horite; another was a son of Jerahmeel by Atarah.

Biblical Usage

Onam appears in genealogical lists associated with the Horites and the descendants of Judah.

Historical Background

The name is connected in the supplied material with the sense “vigorous.”

Scripture References

Genesis 36:23 1 Chronicles 1:40 1 Chronicles 2:26 1 Chronicles 2:28

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>o'-na ('onam, "vigorous"; compare ONAN):</p><p>(1) "Son" of Shobal "son" of Seir the Horite (Ge 36:23; 1Ch 1:40).</p><p>(2) "Son" of Jerahmeel by Atarah; perhaps the name is connected with Onan son of Judah (1Ch 2:26,28).</p>
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