Janai יַעֲנַי
Gadite leader who settled in Bashan
Who is Janai in the Bible?
Janai was a leader from the tribe of Gad who settled in the region of Bashan during Israel's early history. Mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:12 alongside fellow Gadite leaders Joel, Shapham, and Shaphat, Janai is described as part of a group of mighty warriors and heads of their families. The Gadites, including Janai, occupied the land of Gilead in Bashan, extending their settlement as far as Salecah, drawn by the abundant pasture available for their livestock. Though little is known about Janai individually, his inclusion in this genealogical record demonstrates the significance of the Gadite tribe in establishing Israel's territorial holdings after the conquest of Canaan.
Biography
Janai is mentioned in 1Ch.5.12 as one of the leaders from the tribe of Gad who settled in the region of Bashan, along with his fellow leaders Joel, Shapham, and Shaphat. The Gadites are described as mighty warriors, famous men, and heads of their families. They settled in the land of Gilead in Bashan, extending as far as Salecah, due to the abundance of pasture for their livestock. This settlement likely took place during the early period of Israel's history, after the conquest of Canaan and the allocation of tribal territories.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:12
"Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יַעֲנַי |