Hammuel חַמּוּאֵל
Son of Mishma, a descendant of Simeon.
Who is Hammuel in the Bible?
Hammuel was a descendant of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and is identified as the son of Mishma in 1 Chronicles 4:26. He appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Simeon, which documented the family lines and clans within Israel. While Hammuel himself is not described as performing any particular actions or holding a significant role in biblical narrative, his mention in the genealogy serves to preserve the lineage of Simeon and demonstrate the continuity of the tribe's descendants through successive generations.
Biography
Hammuel is mentioned in 1Ch.4.26 as a descendant of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is identified as the son of Mishma and is listed in the genealogy of Simeon. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles provide a record of the families and clans within each of the Israelite tribes, highlighting their lineage and descent from the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The mention of Hammuel in this genealogy serves to demonstrate the continuity of Simeon's lineage and to provide a historical record of his descendants.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:26
"The sons of Mishma: Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חַמּוּאֵל |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain) Hammuel
logy of His Name, with Reference to Amraphel; His Dynasty
2The Years Following His Accession
3Military Operations and Further Pious Works. Inauguration of His Image
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