Penuel פְּנוּאֵל
Son of Hur, descendant of Judah
Who is Penuel in the Bible?
Penuel was a son of Hur and a descendant of Judah, mentioned in the genealogy recorded in 1 Chronicles 4:4. He belonged to the line of Ephrathah through his father Hur, connecting him to the tribe of Judah during Israel's early settlement period or the monarchy. While Scripture provides no additional details about his personal life or accomplishments, his inclusion in the genealogical record indicates his significance as part of Judah's established family lines.
Biography
Penuel was a son of Hur, according to the genealogy of Judah in 1Ch.4.4. He is listed as one of the descendants of Hur, who was the firstborn of Ephrathah. No other details are provided about Penuel's life or role. His mention in the genealogy suggests that he was part of the tribe of Judah and lived during the period of Israel's settlement in Canaan or the early monarchy.
Family
Siblings
- Uri MaleFather of GeberFather of Geber, one of Solomon's officersView full profile →
- Shobal Tribe of JudahSon of HurSon of Hur, founder of Kiriath-jearim, Judahite descendant.View full profile →
- Salma Tribe of JudahSon of HurSon of Hur, founder of BethlehemView full profile →
- Hareph Tribe of JudahSon of HurA descendant of Caleb, son of Hur.View full profile →
- Jezreel Tribe of JudahSon of HurA son of Hur in the genealogy of JudahView full profile →
- Ishma Tribe of JudahSon of HurSon of Hur, descendant of Judah.View full profile →
- Idbash Tribe of JudahSon of HurA descendant of Judah.View full profile →
- Hazzelelponi Tribe of JudahSister of UriA woman mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.View full profile →
- Ezer Tribe of JudahSon of HurFather or founder of Hushah, of Ephrathah.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:4
"Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פְּנוּאֵל | pĕnûʾēl | Penuel or Peniel , a place East of Jordan; also (as Penuel) the name of two Israelites |
Penuel
: "The talk of the lips tendeth only to penury." In the New Testament the word in Lu