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Onam was a descendant of Judah, the son of Jerahmeel, and had two sons, Shammai and Jada.
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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 1Chronicles 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.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0208
Jerahmeel had another wife named Atarah, who was the mother of Onam.
The sons of Onam: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.
Names, family links and references: STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Short descriptions were drafted with AI assistance by STEPBible. Family links follow STEPBible’s scholarly decisions where genealogies are ambiguous.