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Hamul

Hamul was a son of Perez and a grandson of Judah, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis, Numbers, and 1 Chronicles.

The name Hamul means “godly; merciful”

MaleTribe of JudahEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament3 books3 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Genesis 46:12; referred to as Hamul (חָמוּל) or Hamulite (חָמוּלִי); son of Perez; a brother of Hezron.

Glossary entries

Hamul, Hamulite

Family members

Father

Perez

Siblings

Hezron

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Genesis 46:12
    The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.
  2. Numbers 26:21
    And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul.
  3. 1 Chronicles 2:5
    The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.