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Easton's Bible Dictionary - Kemuel

Kemuel [N] [H] [S]

helper of God, or assembly of God.

  • The third son of Nahor ( Genesis 22:21 ).

  • Son of Shiphtan, appointed on behalf of the tribe of Ephraim to partition the land of Canaan ( Numbers 34:24 ).

  • A Levite ( 1 Chronicles 27:17 ).

    These dictionary topics are from
    M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
    published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
    [N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
    [H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
    [S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary
    Bibliography Information

    Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Kemuel". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .

    • Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary - Kemuel

    Kemuel [N] [E] [S]

    God hath raised up
    Hitchcock's Dictionary of Bible Names. Public Domain. Copy freely.
    [N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
    [E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
    [S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary
    Bibliography Information

    Hitchcock, Roswell D. "Entry for 'Kemuel'". "An Interpreting Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names". . New York, N.Y., 1869.

    Smith's Bible Dictionary - Kemuel

    Kemuel [N] [E] [H]

    (congregation of God ).

    1. The son of Nahor by Milcah, and father of Aram. ( Genesis 22:21 ) (B.C. 1925.)
    2. The son of Shiptan, and prince of the tribe of Ephraim; one of the twelve men appointed by Moses to divide the land of Canaan. ( Numbers 34:24 )
    3. A Levite, father of Hashabiah, prince of the tribe in the reign of David. ( 1 Chronicles 27:17 ) (B.C. 1014.)
    [N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
    [E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
    [H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
    Bibliography Information

    Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Kemuel'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.

    International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Kemuel

    KEMUEL

    kem'-u-el, ke-mu'-el (qemu'el, "God's mound"):

    (1) Nephew of Abraham (Genesis 22:21), father of Aram, whom Ewald identifies with Ram of Job 32:2; but compare Genesis 10:22, where Aram is described as one of the children of Shem. They may not be the same person.

    (2) Prince of Ephraim, one of the land commissioners who divided Canaan (Numbers 34:24).

    (3) A Levite, father of Hashabiah, one of the tribal princes of David's time, a ruler among the Levites (1 Chronicles 27:17).

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    Bibliography Information
    Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'KEMUEL'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.