Imnah יִמְנָה
A son of Asher and ancestor of the Imnites.
Who is Imnah in the Bible?
Imnah was a son of Asher and the ancestor of the Imnite clan within the tribe of Asher (Genesis 46:17, Numbers 26:44, 1 Chronicles 7:30). He is listed among Asher's sons who traveled to Egypt during the famine, along with his brothers Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah, and his sister Serah. During the wilderness census recorded in Numbers 26, Imnah's descendants were identified as the Imnites, indicating they formed a distinct family group within the larger tribe of Asher. As a grandson of Israel (Jacob), Imnah played a role in the genealogical line that established one of the twelve tribes of Israel, helping to document the tribal divisions that would inherit the Promised Land.
Biography
Imnah is mentioned in Gen.46.17, Num.26.44, and 1Ch.7.30 as one of the sons of Asher, who was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Israel). Asher was the founder of the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
In the genealogy of Genesis 46, which records the descendants of Jacob who went down to Egypt, Imnah is listed as one of the sons of Asher, along with his brothers Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah, and his sister Serah.
In Numbers 26, during the census of the Israelites in the wilderness, the descendants of Imnah are referred to as the Imnites. This indicates that Imnah's descendants formed a clan within the tribe of Asher.
The census in Numbers 26 was taken after the Israelites had wandered in the wilderness for 40 years and were preparing to enter the Promised Land. The purpose of the census was to determine the military strength of each tribe and to allocate the land inheritance accordingly.
In 1Ch.7.30, Imnah is again mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher, confirming his status as one of the sons of Asher and the progenitor of the Imnite clan.
These genealogical records in Genesis, Numbers, and Chronicles serve to establish the family lines and tribal affiliations of the Israelites, highlighting the importance of lineage and inheritance in ancient Israelite society.
Family
Siblings
- Ishvah Tribe of AsherSon of AsherSon of Asher, grandson of Jacob.View full profile →
- Ishvi Tribe of AsherSon of AsherSon of Asher, grandson of Jacob.View full profile →
- Beriah Tribe of AsherSon of AsherSon of Asher and head of a clanView full profile →
- Serah Tribe of AsherSister of ImnahDaughter of Asher, sister of Asher's sonsView full profile →
In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 46:17
"The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel."
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Numbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:44
"These were the descendants of Asher by their clans: The Imnite clan from Imnah, the Ishvite clan from Ishvi, and the Beriite clan from Beriah."
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:30
"The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יִמְנָה |
| (same form as previous) | Hebrew | יִמְנָה |