Lexical Definition
עָמָל ʻÂmâl (aw-mawl') Amal N:N-M-P
the same as עָמָל
Amal.
- § Amal = "labour"
- Amal, an Israelite
1) an Asherite, son of Helem
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְעָמָֽל | and Amal | 1Chr.7.35 |
| Αμάλ | Amal | LXX.1Chr.7.35 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.35
- son of: Hotham (חוֹתָם)
- brother of: Zophah (צוֹפַח), Imna (יִמְנָע) and Shelesh (שֶׁלֶשׁ)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. עָמָל proper name, masculine name in Asher 1Chr 7:35, ᵐ5 Αμαα, ᵐ5L Αλαμ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 7:35 |
Profile
Male • Son of Hotham • Son of Helem, an Asherite
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Amal was a son of Helem, a descendant of Asher, and is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher. (1Ch.7.35)
- A man from the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.35;
- only referred to as Amal עָמָל;
- son of Hotham חוֹתָם;
- a brother of Zophah צוֹפַח, Imna יִמְנָע and Shelesh שֶׁלֶשׁ.
Amal is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is listed as one of the sons of Helem, who was a descendant of Asher through his son Heber. (1Ch.7.35)
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7 traces the descendants of Asher and provides a record of the clans and families within the tribe. It demonstrates the continuity of the Asherite lineage and their place among the people of Israel.
Apart from being listed as a son of Helem, no further details are provided about Amal's life, his role within the family, or any significant events associated with him.
The mention of Amal in the genealogy serves to document the lineage of the tribe of Asher and to highlight the importance of family records in the Israelite society. It also reflects the tribal organization of Israel and the significance of each tribe's heritage.
All entries for Amal: עָמָל