People of the Bible · Tribe of Judah

Onam, son of Jerahmeel

The name Onam means “Onan, same as On.” Onam is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 2:26.

Family of Onam

Key verses about Onam

  • 1 Chronicles 2:26

    Jerahmeel had also another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of Onam.

  • 1 Chronicles 2:28

    And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur.

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