Ohelאֹ֫הֶל
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
Parents
Siblings
- MeshullamTribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of David.View full profile →
- HananiahTribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of King David.View full profile →
- ShelomithTribe of LeviSon of IzharLevite descendant of IzharView full profile →
- HashubahTribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- BerechiahTribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelDescendant of David through ZerubbabelView full profile →
- HasadiahTribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Jushab-hesedTribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King JehoiachinView full profile →
- AbiudTribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, ancestor of JesusView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles1 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 "