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Hanoch

Hanoch was one of the sons of Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, and a grandson of Jacob.

The name Hanoch means “dedicated”

MaleTribe of ReubenEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament4 books4 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Genesis 46:9; referred to as Hanoch (חֲנוֹךְ) or Hanochite (חֲנֹכִי); son of Reuben; a brother of Pallu, Hezron and Carmi.

Glossary entries

Hanoch Hanochite

Family members

Father

Reuben

Siblings

Carmi Hezron Pallu

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Genesis 46:9
    The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
  2. Exodus 6:14
    These were the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben.
  3. Numbers 26:5
    Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu,
  4. 1 Chronicles 5:3
    The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.