Descendant of Seir the Horite
Onam
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:23.
אוֹנָםOnam
The name means “Onan, same as On.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Shobal
- People
- Edom
About Onam Written by AI
Onam was a descendant of Seir the Horite, a group that inhabited the land of Edom before Esau's descendants (Genesis 36:23; 1 Chronicles 1:40). He is mentioned in the genealogies of the Horites, which are recorded in the context of Esau's family history. The Horites were a people group that lived in the region of Seir, which later became known as Edom. Onam's mention in these genealogies suggests that he was a significant figure among the Horites.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Genesis 36:23
These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
- 1 Chronicles 1:40
The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.