Lexical Definition
קְמוּאֵל Qᵉmûwʼêl (kem-oo-ale') Kemuel N:N-M-P
from קוּם and אֵל; raised of God
Kemuel.
- § Kemuel = "raised of God"
- Kemuel, the name of a relative of Abraham, and of two Israelites
1) son of Nahor by Milcah and father of Aram
2) son of Shiphtan, prince of the tribe of Ephraim, and one of the 12 men selected to apportion the promised land between the tribes
3) Levite, father of Hashabiah, prince of the tribe in the time of David
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| קְמוּאֵ֖ל | Kemuel | Gen.22.21 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, only mentioned at Gen.22.21
- son of: Nahor (נָחוֹר) and Milcah (מִלְכָּה)
- brother of: Uz (עוּץ), Buz (בּוּז), Chesed (כֶּשֶׂד), Hazo (חֲזוֹ), Pildash (פִּלְדָּשׁ), Jidlaph (יִדְלָף) and Bethuel (בְּתוּאֵל)
- half-brother of: Tebah (טֶבַח), Gaham (גַּחַם), Tahash (תַּחַשׁ) and Maacah (מַעֲכָה)
- father of: Aram (אֲרָם)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
קְמוּאֵל proper name, masculine Καμουηλ:
1. son of Nahor Gen 22:21.
2. Ephraimite Num 34:24.
3. Levite 1Chr 27:17 (B Σαμουλ, A Καμ., ᵐ5L Κεμ.).
קָמוֺן see קום.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 22:21 |
| Numbers | 34:24 |
| 1 Chronicles | 27:17 |
Profile
Male • Son of Nahor • A son of Nahor and Milcah
Man living at the time of the Patriarchs
Kemuel was a son of Nahor and Milcah and the father of Aram.
- A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, only mentioned at Gen.22.21;
- only referred to as Kemuel קְמוּאֵל;
- son of Nahor נָחוֹר and Milcah מִלְכָּה;
- a brother of Uz עוּץ, Buz בּוּז, Chesed כֶּשֶׂד, Hazo חֲזוֹ, Pildash פִּלְדָּשׁ, Jidlaph יִדְלָף and Bethuel בְּתוּאֵל;
- half-brother of: Tebah טֶבַח, Gaham גַּחַם, Tahash תַּחַשׁ and Maacah מַעֲכָה;
- father of Aram אֲרָם.
Kemuel is mentioned in Genesis 22:21 as one of the sons of Nahor and Milcah. Nahor was Abraham's brother, making Kemuel Abraham's nephew.
In the genealogy of Nahor's family, Kemuel is listed alongside his brothers Huz, Buz, Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, and Jidlaph (Genesis 22:20-21). He is specifically identified as the father of Aram.
The mention of Kemuel and his lineage is part of the broader narrative of Abraham's family and the descendants of his brother Nahor. It provides insight into the family background and the relatives of Abraham.
Apart from this genealogical note, no further information is given about Kemuel's life, his relationship with Abraham, or any significant events involving him.
All entries for Kemuel: קְמוּאֵל