Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Janai was a leader from the tribe of Gad who settled in the region of Bashan.
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Also known as Jaanai
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.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3285
Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan.
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