Kemuelקְמוּאֵל
A son of Nahor and Milcah
Who is Kemuel in the Bible?
Kemuel was a son of Nahor and Milcah, making him the nephew of Abraham (Genesis 22:21). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Nahor's descendants alongside his brothers Huz, Buz, Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, and Jidlaph, and he is identified as the father of Aram. Beyond this genealogical record, no other details about Kemuel's life or actions are provided in Scripture. His significance lies primarily in his place within Abraham's extended family lineage, which establishes the ancestral connections of the Aramean people through his son Aram.
Biography
Kemuel is mentioned in Gen.22.21 as one of the sons of Nahor and Milcah. Nahor was Abraham's brother, making Kemuel Abraham's nephew.
In the genealogy of Nahor's family, Kemuel is listed alongside his brothers Huz, Buz, Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, and Jidlaph (Gen.22.20-21). He is specifically identified as the father of Aram.
The mention of Kemuel and his lineage is part of the broader narrative of Abraham's family and the descendants of his brother Nahor. It provides insight into the family background and the relatives of Abraham.
Apart from this genealogical note, no further information is given about Kemuel's life, his relationship with Abraham, or any significant events involving him.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- UzEarly PatriarchGrandson of ShemSon of Aram, grandson of ShemView full profile →
- BuzTribe of GadFather of JahdoDescendant of Gad, son of AbdielView full profile →
- ChesedEarly PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor, Abraham's nephewView full profile →
- HazoEarly PatriarchSon of NahorA son of Nahor, Abraham's brother.View full profile →
- PildashEarly PatriarchSon of NahorNephew of AbrahamView full profile →
- JidlaphEarly PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and MilcahView full profile →
- BethuelEarly PatriarchSon of NahorFather of Rebekah, Isaac's wifeView full profile →
- TebahEarly PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and ReumahView full profile →
- GahamEarly PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and Reumah.View full profile →
- TahashEarly PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and ReumahView full profile →
- MaacahMaleFather of warriorFather of Hanan, one of David's mighty menView full profile →
In Scripture
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- Genesis 22:21
"Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram),"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | קְמוּאֵל |