Old Testament
Janai
A descendant of Gad who served as a chief in the land of Bashan during the reign of Jotham of Judah.
Janai is listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Gad in 1 Chronicles 5:12. He is identified as one of the seven heads of their father's house who resided in the region of Bashan. His inclusion serves to document the tribal lineage and territorial presence of the Gadites during the historical period of Jotham, king of Judah.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 5:12
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 5:12
Where Janai appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
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