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Onam

Onam was a descendant of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogies of Edom.

The name Onam means “Onan, same as On”

MaleEdomiteEdomPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:23; only referred to as Onam (אוֹנָם); son of Shobal; a brother of Alvan, Manahath, Ebal and Shepho.

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Onam

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Father

Shobal

Siblings

Alvan Ebal Manahath Shepho

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2 verses
  1. Genesis 36:23
    These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
  2. 1 Chronicles 1:40
    The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.