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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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ō´nam ( אונם , 'ōnām , "vigorous"; compare ONAN ):

(1) "Son" of Shobal "son" of Seir the Horite (Genesis 36:23; 1 Chronicles 1:40 ).

(2) "Son" of Jerahmeel by Atarah; perhaps the name is connected with Onan son of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:26 , 1 Chronicles 2:28 ).

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Onam'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​o/onam.html. 1915.
 
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