Amal

Amal was a son of Helem, a descendant of Asher, and is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher.

The name Amal means “labor; iniquity”

MaleTribe of AsherDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 7:35; only referred to as Amal (עָמָל); son of Hotham; a brother of Zophah, Imna and Shelesh.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Hotham
Siblings: Imna Shelesh Zophah

Alternative names

עָמָלAmal

Mentions

1 Chronicles 7:35
The sons of his brother Helem: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal.