Ohelאֹ֫הֶל

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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.

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 3:20

    "and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed."

Names & Aliases

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Encyclopedia Article

Ohel

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

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 "