Descendant of Judah, son of Jerahmeel
Onam
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 2:26.
אוֹנָםOnam
The name means “Onan, same as On.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Onam Written by AI
Onam was a descendant of Judah, the son of Jerahmeel (1 Chronicles 2:26). 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 1Chronicles 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.
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
- 1 Chronicles 2:26
Jerahmeel had another wife named Atarah, who was the mother of Onam.
- 1 Chronicles 2:28
The sons of Onam: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.