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Onam

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: O By: George A. Morrish

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1. Son of Shobal, a son of Seir (Gen. 36:23²³And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. (Genesis 36:23); 1 Chron. 1:40⁴⁰The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah. (1 Chronicles 1:40)).

2. Son of Jerahmeel (1 Chron. 2:26,28²⁶Jerahmeel had also another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of Onam. (1 Chronicles 2:26)
²⁸And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur. (1 Chronicles 2:28)).

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