Onam אוֹנָם
Descendant of Judah, son of Jerahmeel
Who is Onam in the Bible?
Onam was a descendant of Judah and the son of Jerahmeel, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2:26 and 2:28. He had two sons named Shammai and Jada, who continued the family line of the Jerahmeelite clan within the tribe of Judah. Onam appears in the genealogy of Judah primarily to establish the family connections and lineage of the tribes of Israel, helping to document the ancestral heritage of the Jewish people. His inclusion in this genealogical record indicates his significance as a patriarch within his clan, though little else is known about his individual life or accomplishments.
Biography
Onam was a descendant of Judah, the son of Jerahmeel (1Ch.2.26, 28). 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 (1Ch.2.28). The genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles 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.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Ram Tribe of JudahSon of JerahmeelFirstborn son of Jerahmeel, of the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- Bunah Tribe of JudahSon of JerahmeelSon of Jerahmeel, descendant 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 →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 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."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אוֹנָם |