Hamul חָמוּל
Son of Perez, grandson of Judah.
Who is Hamul in the Bible?
Hamul was a son of Perez and grandson of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Israel (Genesis 46:12, 1 Chronicles 2:5). Born to Perez and Tamar's line, Hamul appears in the genealogical records of Judah documented when Jacob's family descended into Egypt during the famine. He is also listed in the census of Israelites taken in the wilderness of Sinai (Numbers 26:21), where his descendants are identified as the Hamulites, representing one of the clans within the tribe of Judah. Though Hamul himself is not described with specific biographical details, his significance lies in establishing an important branch of Judah's lineage that remained identifiable as a distinct clan throughout Israel's history.
Biography
Hamul was a son of Perez and a grandson of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen.46.12; 1Ch.2.5). He was born to Perez, who was the son of Judah and Tamar (Gen.38.29). Hamul is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, which is recorded in the book of Genesis when Jacob and his family moved to Egypt during the famine (Gen.46.12). He is also listed in the census of the Israelites taken in the wilderness of Sinai (Num.26.21). The descendants of Hamul, known as the Hamulites, are mentioned as one of the clans of the tribe of Judah (Num.26.21).
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In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 46:12
"The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul."
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Numbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:21
"And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul."
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:5
"The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חָמוּל |
| Group | Hebrew | חָמוּלִי |