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Puah פּוּאָה

Male Tribe of Issachar H6312G 3 books

Son of Issachar, grandson of Jacob

Who is Puah in the Bible?

Puah, also known as Puvah, was a son of Issachar and grandson of Jacob, making him part of the founding generation of the twelve tribes of Israel. According to Genesis 46:13 and 1 Chronicles 7:1, Puah was born in Canaan before Jacob's family migrated to Egypt. His descendants became known as the Punites and are mentioned in the wilderness census recorded in Numbers 26:23, where they appear as a distinct clan within the tribe of Issachar. The inclusion of the Punites in this census demonstrates that Puah's line grew into a significant family group during Israel's formative years, contributing to the structure of the twelve tribes as they prepared to enter the Promised Land.

Biography

Puah, also referred to as Puvah, was one of the sons of Issachar, who was a son of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen.46.13; 1Ch.7.1). He was born during the time when Jacob and his family were living in Canaan, before their migration to Egypt. In Num.26.23, the descendants of Puah are mentioned as part of the census of the Israelites in the wilderness, where they are referred to as the Punites. This census was taken in preparation for the allocation of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. The inclusion of the Punites in this census indicates that Puah's descendants had grown into a significant clan within the tribe of Issachar.

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In Scripture

3 biblical books ; 1 with study content
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 7:1

    "The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all."

Genesis 1 verse
Numbers 1 verse
  • Numbers 26:23

    "These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah,"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script
Named Hebrew פּוּאָה
(same form as previous) Hebrew פּוּאָה
Group Hebrew פּוּנִי