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Shuni

שׁוּנִי/SHOO-ny/

“Quiet”

Summary

A son of Gad and founder of the Shunite clan.

☩Identity

Shuni was the third of the seven sons of Gad who went down to Egypt with Jacob. His descendants formed the family known as the Shunites, enumerated in the wilderness census. The name may mean 'quiet' or 'fortunate.'

Key verses:Genesis 46:16Numbers 26:15

Related Verses2 mentions

Genesis· 1 verse

46:16

Numbers· 1 verse

26:15

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Shuni," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Shuni; Shunites," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Shuni," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).