Shual שׁוּעָל
Asherite descendant, son of Zophah.
Who is Shual in the Bible?
Shual was an Asherite descendant mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:36, identified as the son of Zophah. He appears in the detailed family lineage of the tribe of Asher, tracing his ancestry through Beriah back to Asher himself. In verse 39 of the same chapter, Shual is also referred to by the alternative name Ulla, which suggests he may have been known by both names or that variant spellings existed in the genealogical records. As part of the tribal genealogy of Asher, Shual's mention contributes to the biblical record of Israel's tribal organization and family structures during the period of settlement.
Biography
Shual (or Ulla) is mentioned in 1Ch.7.36,39 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Asher. He is listed as one of the sons of Zophah, who was a descendant of Asher through Beriah. The genealogy traces the lineage of various clans and families within the tribe of Asher, providing insight into the tribal structure and organization. In verse 39, Shual is mentioned again, this time with the alternative name Ulla. This suggests that he may have been known by both names or that there was some variation in the transmission of the genealogical records.
Family
Siblings
- Suah Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, from the tribe of AsherView full profile →
- Harnepher Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Beri Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of AsherView full profile →
- Imrah Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Bezer Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of Asher through HelemView full profile →
- Hod Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Shamma Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, descendant of AsherView full profile →
- Shilshah Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, a descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Ithran Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of Asher, son of Zophah.View full profile →
- Beera Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher through Zophah.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 7:36
"The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,"
- 1 Chronicles 7:39
"The sons of Ulla: Arah, Hanniel, and Rizia."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שׁוּעָל |
| Named | Hebrew | עֻלָּא |
Shual
rauding bands, one going westward toward Beth-horon, another eastward, "the way of the border that looketh down upon the v