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Onan [E] [S]

  • (Son of Judah)

  • Killed for his refusal to raise seed (offspring) for his deceased brother
    Genesis 38:4 Genesis 38:8-10 ; 46:12 ; Numbers 26:19 ; 1 Chronicles 2:3

[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
[S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary

Bibliography Information

Nave, Orville J. "Entry for 'Onan'". "Nave's Topical Bible". . 1896.
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