Bible Dictionary
Ornan
Ornan, also called Araunah, was the Jebusite who owned the threshing floor purchased by David. David bought it for an altar to the Lord, and the site became associated with the temple’s location.
Definition
Ornan, also called Araunah, was a Jebusite who owned a threshing floor in Jerusalem. David purchased the site for an altar to the Lord.
Biblical Usage
Ornan’s threshing floor is associated with David’s offering and with the site of the temple in Jerusalem.
Historical Background
The supplied material gives no further background beyond identifying Ornan with Araunah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
1 Chr. 21:15. (See ARAUNAH.)
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(active). (1 Chronicles 21:15; 2 Chronicles 3:1) [Araunah]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>or'-nan (1Ch 21:15).</p><p>See ARAUNAH.</p>