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Onan

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Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Strong, the second son of Judah (Gen. 38:4-10; comp. Deut. 25:5; Matt. 22:24). He died before the going down of Jacob and his family into Egypt.

Scripture References

Genesis 38:4-10 Deuteronomy 25:5 Matthew 22:24 Genesis 38:4 1 Chronicles 2:3 Genesis 38:9 Genesis 46:12 Numbers 26:19

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Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

(strong), the second son of Judah by the Canaanitess, “the daughter of Shua.” (Genesis 38:4; 1 Chronicles 2:3) “What he did was evil in the eyes of Jehovah and he slew him also, as he had slain his elder brother. (Genesis 38:9) His death took place before the family of Jacob went down into Egypt. (Genesis 46:12; Numbers 26:19) (B.C. 1706.)

Scripture References

Genesis 38:4-10 Deuteronomy 25:5 Matthew 22:24 Genesis 38:4 1 Chronicles 2:3 Genesis 38:9 Genesis 46:12 Numbers 26:19

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