Onam
אוֹנָם/OH-nam/
“Strong, vigorous”
Summary
Onam is the name of two men in Scripture: a son of Shobal the Horite and a son of Jerahmeel of the tribe of Judah.
☩Biblical Figures
The first Onam was the last named of the five children of Shobal, son of Seir the Horite, among the early inhabitants of Edom. The second Onam was a son of Jerahmeel of the tribe of Judah by his wife Atarah, and the father of Shammai and Jada. The name may be related to Onan, sharing a similar meaning of vigor or strength.
Key verses:Genesis 36:231 Chronicles 1:401 Chronicles 2:261 Chronicles 2:28
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Onam," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Onam," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).