Bunah בּוּנָה
Son of Jerahmeel, descendant of Judah
Who is Bunah in the Bible?
Bunah was a son of Jerahmeel and a descendant of the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:25. As part of the genealogical record tracing Judah's lineage, Bunah represented a line of descendants stemming from Hezron, who was the grandson of Judah himself. While the biblical text provides no additional details about his life, deeds, or role in Israel's history, his inclusion in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles underscores the importance the biblical writers placed on preserving family records and ancestral heritage within the tribe of Judah.
Biography
Bunah is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah as a son of Jerahmeel (1 Chr. 2:25). Jerahmeel was the firstborn son of Hezron, who was a grandson of Judah. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 traces the descendants of Judah, highlighting the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records. Bunah's inclusion in this list demonstrates the significance of his family line within the tribe of Judah. However, no further details about Bunah's life or role are provided in the biblical text.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Ram Tribe of JudahSon of JerahmeelFirstborn son of Jerahmeel, of the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- Oren Tribe of JudahSon of JerahmeelSon of JerahmeelView full profile →
- Ozem Tribe of JudahDavid's brotherBrother of DavidView full profile →
- Ahijah Tribe of JudahSon of JerahmeelSon of Jerahmeel, from the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- Onam Tribe of JudahSon of JerahmeelDescendant of Judah, son of JerahmeelView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:25
"The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron: Ram his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בּוּנָה |