Old Testament
Penuel
A descendant of Judah mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah.
Penuel is identified in 1 Chronicles 4:4 as a son of Hur and the father of Gedor, placing him within the lineage of the tribe of Judah. A second individual named Penuel is listed in 1 Chronicles 8:25 as a descendant of Benjamin. These brief mentions serve to preserve the genealogical history of Israelite families during the post-exilic period.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 4:4
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 8:25
Where Penuel appears
2 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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