Onam אוֹנָם
Descendant of Seir the Horite
Who is Onam in the Bible?
Onam was a descendant of Seir the Horite, a people group that inhabited the land of Edom before Esau's descendants settled there (Genesis 36:23, 1 Chronicles 1:40). The Horites were among the earliest inhabitants of the region of Seir, which later became known as Edom, and Onam is recorded in their genealogies as a notable member of this ancient people. His inclusion in the biblical genealogies of Genesis and Chronicles, placed alongside Esau's family history, indicates his significance among the Horite clans and helps establish the ethnic and historical context of Edom's pre-Israelite population.
Biography
Onam was a descendant of Seir the Horite, a group that inhabited the land of Edom before Esau's descendants (Gen.36.23; 1Ch.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.
Family
Siblings
- Alvan EdomSon of ShobalHorite chief, descendant of SeirView full profile →
- Manahath EdomSon of ShobalSon of Shobal, a Horite.View full profile →
- Ebal EdomSon of ShobalSon of Shobal and descendant of Seir the HoriteView full profile →
- Shepho EdomSon of ShobalHorite chief, son of ShobalView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 36:23
"These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:40
"The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אוֹנָם |