Etymology and Meaning
The name "Shuni" is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is often associated with "quiet" or "peaceful." This name reflects a characteristic that might have been valued in the tribal and familial contexts of ancient Israel.

Biblical References
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.

Scriptural Citations
In the Book of Genesis, Shuni is listed among the sons of Gad:
· "The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli." (Genesis 46:16)

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:
· "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," (Numbers 26:15)

Tribal Significance
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.

Historical and Cultural Context
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.

Theological Implications
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.

Legacy
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.Shuni

changed; sleeping

Shuni

(fortunate), son of Gad, and founder of the family of the Shunites. (Genesis 46:16; Numbers 26:15) (B.C. 1706.)

SHUNI; SHUNITES

shoo'-ni, shoo'-nits. (shuni): One of the sons of Gad and his descendants (Genesis 46:16 Numbers 26:15).

7764. Shuni -- a Gadite
... 7763, 7764. Shuni. 7765 . a Gadite. Transliteration: Shuni Phonetic Spelling:
(shoo-nee') Short Definition: Shuni. Word Origin of ...
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7765. Shuni -- descendant of Shuni
... Shuni. 7766 . descendant of Shuni. Transliteration: Shuni Phonetic Spelling:
(shoo-nee') Short Definition: Shunites. Word Origin from Shuni Definition desc. ...
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7766. Shunem -- a city in Issachar
... Definition: Shunem. Word Origin probably from the same as Shuni Definition a
city in Issachar NASB Word Usage Shunem (3). Shunem. Probably ...
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Chapter xlvi
... living in their sons. 16-18. And the sons of Gad: Ziphion, and Haggi,
Shuni and Ezbon, Eri and Arodi and Areli. And the sons of ...
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Shuni (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia SHUNI; SHUNITES. shoo'-ni, shoo'-nits. (shuni):
One of the sons of Gad and his descendants (Genesis 46:16 Numbers 26:15). ...
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Shunites (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia SHUNI; SHUNITES. shoo'-ni, shoo'-nits. (shuni):
One of the sons of Gad and his descendants (Genesis 46:16 Numbers 26:15). ...
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Zephon (5 Occurrences)
... See ZIPHION. Multi-Version Concordance Zephon (5 Occurrences). Genesis 46:16 The
sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. (See NIV). ...
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Shunite (1 Occurrence)
... Numbers 26:15 The sons of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the
Zephonites; of Haggi, the family of the Haggites; of Shuni, the family of the ...
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Haggi (2 Occurrences)
... Haggi (2 Occurrences). Genesis 46:16 The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon,
Eri, Arodi, and Areli. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Shunem (3 Occurrences)

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Haggai (14 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Haggai (14 Occurrences). Genesis 46:16 And the sons of
Gad; Ziphion, and Haggai, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli. (WBS). ...
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Gad (78 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 46:16 The sons of
Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. ...
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Zephonite (1 Occurrence)
... Numbers 26:15 The sons of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the
Zephonites; of Haggi, the family of the Haggites; of Shuni, the family of the ...
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Ziph'ion (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Ziph'ion (1 Occurrence). Genesis 46:16 And the sons of
Gad: Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli. (See RSV) ...
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