Ohel אֹ֫הֶל
Descendant of Judah
Who is Ohel in the Bible?
Ohel was a descendant of Judah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:20 as one of the sons of Zerubbabel. Zerubbabel was a prominent Jewish leader who played a crucial role in the return from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. As a son of Zerubbabel, Ohel held a place in the royal lineage of Judah and represented the continuation of the Davidic line after the exile. Though Ohel receives only a brief mention in Scripture, his existence underscores the genealogical preservation of Judah's royal house during and after the Babylonian captivity.
Biography
Ohel was a descendant of Judah, mentioned in the genealogy of Zerubbabel (1Ch.3.20). Zerubbabel was a prominent figure in the return of the Jews from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. Ohel is listed among the sons of Zerubbabel, indicating his place in the royal lineage of Judah.
Family
Siblings
- Meshullam Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of David.View full profile →
- Hananiah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of King David.View full profile →
- Shelomith Tribe of LeviSon of IzharLevite descendant of IzharView full profile →
- Hashubah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Berechiah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelDescendant of David through ZerubbabelView full profile →
- Hasadiah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Jushab-hesed Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King JehoiachinView full profile →
- Abiud Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, ancestor of JesusView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 3:20
"and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֹ֫הֶל |
Ohel
dispute. As written, it seems to mean a tent-woman, or the woman living in a tent. With a mappik in the last consonant it could mean "