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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Guni</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/g/guni.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/46-24.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/g/guni.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Guni</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/g/gun_control.htm" title="Gun Control">◄</a> Guni <a href="/topical/naves/g/guni--father_of_abdiel.htm" title="Guni: Father of Abdiel">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Guni is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the genealogical records of the tribes of Israel. He is recognized as a descendant of Jacob, through his son Naphtali, and is associated with the tribe of Naphtali.<br><br><b>Genealogy and Tribal Affiliation</b><br><br>Guni is first mentioned in the Book of Genesis as one of the sons of Naphtali. In <a href="/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24</a> , it states, "The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem." This passage places Guni among the early descendants of Jacob who went down to Egypt during the time of Joseph, thus becoming part of the foundational family units that would later form the twelve tribes of Israel.<br><br>The tribe of Naphtali, to which Guni belongs, is one of the northern tribes of Israel. It is known for its territory in the region of Galilee, which later becomes significant in the New Testament as the area where Jesus conducted much of His ministry.<br><br><b>Census and Military Organization</b><br><br>Guni is also mentioned in the context of the census taken during the wilderness period. In <a href="/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48-49</a> , the descendants of Naphtali are listed: "The descendants of Naphtali by their clans were: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni, the Jezerite clan from Jezer, the Shillemite clan from Shillem." Here, Guni is recognized as the progenitor of the Gunite clan, indicating his role in the organization and structure of the tribe of Naphtali during the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land.<br><br><b>Historical and Theological Significance</b><br><br>While Guni himself is not a prominent figure in terms of narrative or actions, his inclusion in the genealogical records underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in the biblical narrative. The genealogies serve to connect the people of Israel to their patriarchal ancestors, affirming God's covenant promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<br><br>The tribe of Naphtali, and by extension the descendants of Guni, played a role in the history of Israel, particularly during the period of the Judges and the establishment of the monarchy. The region of Naphtali was known for its fertile land and strategic location, which contributed to its significance in Israel's history.<br><br><b>Legacy</b><br><br>Guni's legacy, as with many of the lesser-known biblical figures, is primarily tied to his role in the continuity of the Israelite tribes. His mention in the genealogies serves as a testament to the faithfulness of God in preserving His people and fulfilling His promises through successive generations. The tribe of Naphtali, including the Gunites, is a part of the larger narrative of God's redemptive plan for Israel and, ultimately, for all humanity through Jesus Christ, who ministered extensively in the region historically associated with Naphtali.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Guni</span><p>a garden; a covering<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Guni</span><p>(<i>painted</i>). <ol> <li>A son of Naphtali, (<a href="/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">1 Chronicles 7:13</a>) the founder of the family of the Gunites. (<a href="/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48</a>)</li> <li>A descendant of Gad. (<a href="/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">1 Chronicles 5:15</a>)</li> </ol><a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">GUNI; GUNITES</span><p>gu'-ni, gu'-nits (guni):<br><br>(1) The name of a Naphtalite clan (<a href="/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24</a> <a href="/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">1 Chronicles 7:13</a>). In <a href="/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48</a> the gentilic "Gunites" is also found, having in Hebrew the same form, with the article.<br><br>(2) The head of a Gadite family (<a href="/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">1 Chronicles 5:15</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1476.htm"><span class="l">1476. <b>Guni</b> -- two Israelites</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1475, 1476. <b>Guni</b>. 1477 . two Israelites. Transliteration: <b>Guni</b> Phonetic Spelling:<br> (goo-nee') Short Definition: <b>Guni</b>. <b>...</b> NASB Word Usage <b>Guni</b> (4). <b>Guni</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1476.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1477.htm"><span class="l">1477. <b>Guni</b> -- descendant of <b>Guni</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>Guni</b>. 1478 . descendant of <b>Guni</b>. Transliteration: <b>Guni</b> Phonetic Spelling:<br> (goo-nee') Short Definition: Gunites. Word Origin from <b>Guni</b> Definition desc. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1477.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_xlvi.htm"><span class="l">Chapter xlvi</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 23-25. And the sons of Dan: Hushim. And the sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, and <b>Guni</b>,<br> and Jezer, and Shillem. <b>...</b> Dan Naphtali Hushim Jahzeel. <b>Guni</b>. Jezer. Shillem. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xlvi.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_7_the_removal_of.htm"><span class="l">The Removal of Joseph's Father with all his Family, to Him, on <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> He had besides by Bilhah, the handmaid of Rachel, Dan and Nephtliali; which last<br> had four sons that followed him"Jesel, <b>Guni</b>, Issari, and Sellim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 7 the removal of.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/g/guni.htm"><span class="l"><b>Guni</b> (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>GUNI</b>; GUNITES. gu'-ni, gu'-nits (<b>guni</b>): (1) The name of a Naphtalite clan (Genesis<br> 46:24 Numbers 26:48 1 Chronicles 7:13). <b>...</b><b>Guni</b> (4 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/guni.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gunites.htm"><span class="l">Gunites (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>GUNI</b>; GUNITES. gu'-ni, gu'-nits (<b>guni</b>): (1) The<br> name of a Naphtalite clan (Genesis 46:24 Numbers 26:48 1 Chronicles 7:13). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gunites.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/naph'tali.htm"><span class="l">Naph'tali (47 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and Naphtali; (See RSV). Genesis 46:24 And the sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel,<br> and <b>Guni</b>, and Jezer, and Shillem. (See RSV). Genesis 49:21 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/naph'tali.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jahziel.htm"><span class="l">Jahziel (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Jahziel (2 Occurrences). Genesis 46:24 And the sons of<br> Naphtali: Jahzeel, and <b>Guni</b>, and Jezer, and Shillem. (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jahziel.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jezer.htm"><span class="l">Jezer (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jezer (3 Occurrences). Genesis 46:24 The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, <b>Guni</b>, Jezer,<br> and Shillem. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jezer.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jahzeel.htm"><span class="l">Jahzeel (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jahzeel (2 Occurrences). Genesis 46:24 The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, <b>Guni</b>,<br> Jezer, and Shillem. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jahzeel.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gunite.htm"><span class="l">Gunite (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 26:48 The sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family<br> of the Jahzeelites; of <b>Guni</b>, the family of the Gunites; (Root in WEB KJV JPS <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gunite.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shillem.htm"><span class="l">Shillem (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Shillem (3 Occurrences). Genesis 46:24 The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, <b>Guni</b>, Jezer,<br> and Shillem. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shillem.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gum.htm"><span class="l">Gum (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gum.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/naphtali.htm"><span class="l">Naphtali (51 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Genesis 46:24 The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel,<br><b>Guni</b>, Jezer, and Shillem. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/naphtali.htm - 35k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Naphtali-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Naphtali in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bilhah-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Bilhah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Guni (4 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, <span class="boldtext">Guni</span>, Jezer, and Shillem.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of <span class="boldtext">Guni</span>, the family of the Gunites;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">1 Chronicles 5:15</a></span><br />Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of <span class="boldtext">Guni</span>, chief of their fathers' houses.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">1 Chronicles 7:13</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, and <span class="boldtext">Guni</span>, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/g/guni.htm">Guni</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/g/guni--father_of_abdiel.htm">Guni: Father of Abdiel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/g/guni--son_of_naphtali.htm">Guni: Son of Naphtali</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gunites.htm">Gunites (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/naph'tali.htm">Naph'tali (47 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jahziel.htm">Jahziel (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jezer.htm">Jezer (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jahzeel.htm">Jahzeel (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gunite.htm">Gunite (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shillem.htm">Shillem (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gum.htm">Gum (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/naphtali.htm">Naphtali (51 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jahzeelite.htm">Jahzeelite (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jah'zi-el.htm">Jah'zi-el (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jahzeelites.htm">Jahzeelites (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jashen.htm">Jashen (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jah'zeelites.htm">Jah'zeelites (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bilhah.htm">Bilhah (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/ab'di-el.htm">Ab'di-el (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/abdiel.htm">Abdiel (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/ahi.htm">Ahi (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/clan.htm">Clan (96 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shallum.htm">Shallum (27 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/clans.htm">Clans (120 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/households.htm">Households (117 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/g/gun_control.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Gun Control"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Gun Control" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/g/guni--father_of_abdiel.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Guni: Father of Abdiel"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Guni: Father of Abdiel" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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