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This name reflects a characteristic that might have been valued in the tribal and familial contexts of ancient Israel.<br><br><b>Biblical References</b> <br>Shuni is mentioned in the context of the genealogies of the tribes of Israel. He is identified as one of the sons of Gad, who was one of the twelve sons of Jacob, also known as Israel. The tribe of Gad was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and Shuni is recognized as a progenitor of one of the clans within this tribe.<br><br><b>Scriptural Citations</b> <br>In the Book of Genesis, Shuni is listed among the sons of Gad: <br>· "The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli." (<a href="/genesis/46-16.htm">Genesis 46:16</a>)<br><br>The tribe of Gad, including the descendants of Shuni, is further mentioned in the Book of Numbers during the census of the Israelites in the wilderness: <br>· "The descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni, the Oznite clan from Ozni," (<a href="/numbers/26-15.htm">Numbers 26:15</a>)<br><br><b>Tribal Significance</b> <br>The tribe of Gad, to which Shuni belonged, was known for its warrior-like characteristics and played a significant role in the military campaigns of Israel. The tribe settled on the eastern side of the Jordan River, in the region known for its fertile land suitable for livestock, which was fitting for the tribe's pastoral lifestyle.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context</b> <br>The mention of Shuni and his descendants highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal affiliation in ancient Israelite society. Each clan within a tribe had its own identity and role within the larger community of Israel. The genealogies served not only as records of ancestry but also as a means of establishing inheritance rights and social structure.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b> <br>From a theological perspective, the inclusion of Shuni in the genealogical records underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, regarding the multiplication and establishment of their descendants. The tribes of Israel, including the clan of Shuni, are seen as integral parts of God's covenantal relationship with His chosen people.<br><br><b>Legacy</b> <br>While Shuni himself is not a prominent figure in biblical narratives, his inclusion in the genealogical records ensures that his legacy, as part of the tribe of Gad, is preserved within the sacred history of Israel. The Shunites, as descendants of Shuni, contributed to the collective identity and heritage of the Israelite nation.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Shuni</span><p>changed; sleeping<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Shuni</span><p>(<i>fortunate</i>), son of Gad, and founder of the family of the Shunites. (<a href="/genesis/46-16.htm">Genesis 46:16</a>; <a href="/numbers/26-15.htm">Numbers 26:15</a>) (B.C. 1706.)<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">SHUNI; SHUNITES</span><p>shoo'-ni, shoo'-nits. (shuni): One of the sons of Gad and his descendants (<a href="/genesis/46-16.htm">Genesis 46:16</a> <a href="/numbers/26-15.htm">Numbers 26:15</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7764.htm"><span class="l">7764. <b>Shuni</b> -- a Gadite</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7763, 7764. <b>Shuni</b>. 7765 . a Gadite. Transliteration: <b>Shuni</b> Phonetic Spelling:<br> (shoo-nee') Short Definition: <b>Shuni</b>. Word Origin of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7764.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7765.htm"><span class="l">7765. <b>Shuni</b> -- descendant of <b>Shuni</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>Shuni</b>. 7766 . descendant of <b>Shuni</b>. Transliteration: <b>Shuni</b> Phonetic Spelling:<br> (shoo-nee') Short Definition: Shunites. Word Origin from <b>Shuni</b> Definition desc. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7765.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7766.htm"><span class="l">7766. Shunem -- a city in Issachar</span></a><br><b>...</b> Definition: Shunem. Word Origin probably from the same as <b>Shuni</b> Definition a<br> city in Issachar NASB Word Usage Shunem (3). Shunem. Probably <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7766.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> living in their sons. 16-18. And the sons of Gad: Ziphion, and Haggi,<br> <b>Shuni</b> and Ezbon, Eri and Arodi and Areli. And the sons of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xlvi.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/shuni.htm"><span class="l"><b>Shuni</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>SHUNI</b>; SHUNITES. shoo'-ni, shoo'-nits. (<b>shuni</b>):<br> One of the sons of Gad and his descendants (Genesis 46:16 Numbers 26:15). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shuni.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shunites.htm"><span class="l">Shunites (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>SHUNI</b>; SHUNITES. shoo'-ni, shoo'-nits. (<b>shuni</b>):<br> One of the sons of Gad and his descendants (Genesis 46:16 Numbers 26:15). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shunites.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zephon.htm"><span class="l">Zephon (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> See ZIPHION. Multi-Version Concordance Zephon (5 Occurrences). Genesis 46:16 The<br> sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, <b>Shuni</b>, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zephon.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shunite.htm"><span class="l">Shunite (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 26:15 The sons of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the<br> Zephonites; of Haggi, the family of the Haggites; of <b>Shuni</b>, the family of the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shunite.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/haggi.htm"><span class="l">Haggi (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Haggi (2 Occurrences). Genesis 46:16 The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, <b>Shuni</b>, Ezbon,<br> Eri, Arodi, and Areli. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/haggi.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shunem.htm"><span class="l">Shunem (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shunem.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/haggai.htm"><span class="l">Haggai (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Haggai (14 Occurrences). Genesis 46:16 And the sons of<br> Gad; Ziphion, and Haggai, <b>Shuni</b>, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli. (WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/haggai.htm - 28k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gad.htm"><span class="l">Gad (78 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 46:16 The sons of<br> Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, <b>Shuni</b>, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gad.htm - 49k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zephonite.htm"><span class="l">Zephonite (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 26:15 The sons of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the<br> Zephonites; of Haggi, the family of the Haggites; of <b>Shuni</b>, the family of the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zephonite.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/ziph'ion.htm"><span class="l">Ziph'ion (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Ziph'ion (1 Occurrence). Genesis 46:16 And the sons of<br> Gad: Ziphion, and Haggi, <b>Shuni</b>, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli. (See RSV) <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/ziph'ion.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Gad-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Gad 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">Shuni (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/46-16.htm">Genesis 46:16</a></span><br />The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, <span class="boldtext">Shuni</span>, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/26-15.htm">Numbers 26:15</a></span><br />The sons of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites; of Haggi, the family of the Haggites; of <span class="boldtext">Shuni</span>, the family of the Shunites;<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/s/shuni.htm">Shuni</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/shuni--son_of_gad.htm">Shuni: Son of Gad</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shunites.htm">Shunites (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zephon.htm">Zephon (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shunite.htm">Shunite (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/haggi.htm">Haggi (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shunem.htm">Shunem (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/haggai.htm">Haggai (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gad.htm">Gad (78 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zephonite.htm">Zephonite (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/ziph'ion.htm">Ziph'ion (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zephonites.htm">Zephonites (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/ziphion.htm">Ziphion (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/ze'phonites.htm">Ze'phonites (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ezbon.htm">Ezbon (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eri.htm">Eri (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/clan.htm">Clan (96 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/areli.htm">Areli (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/are'li.htm">Are'li (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/arodi.htm">Arodi (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/aro'di.htm">Aro'di (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/haggite.htm">Haggite (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/haggites.htm">Haggites (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/clans.htm">Clans (120 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/families.htm">Families (272 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/s/shunem--elisha_lives_at,_on_the_roof_of_the_home_of_the_shunammite_woman_and_her_husband.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Shunem: Elisha Lives At, on the Roof of the Home of the Shunammite Woman and Her Husband"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Shunem: Elisha Lives At, on the Roof of the Home of the Shunammite Woman and Her Husband" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/s/shuni--son_of_gad.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Shuni: Son of Gad"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Shuni: Son of Gad" /></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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