Old Testament
Puah
A descendant of Issachar listed in the genealogies of Genesis and Chronicles.
Puah is identified in the genealogies of Genesis 46:13 and 1 Chronicles 7:1 as a son of Issachar. He represents a clan within the tribe of Issachar, appearing in lists documenting the expansion of Jacob's descendants. This individual should not be confused with the Hebrew midwife of the same name who defied Pharaoh in Exodus 1:15.
In the text
- Verses
- 5
- Books
- 5
- First appears
- Genesis 46:13
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 7:1
Where Puah appears
5 verses · 5 chaptersIn the same books
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- Kenaz14 versesA descendant of Esau and a prominent leader among the clans of Edom and the tribe of Judah.
- Bela12 versesBela is a name shared by an Edomite king and two distinct figures within the genealogies of Benjamin.
- Beriah10 versesA son of Asher and patriarch of the Beriite clan, listed among the descendants who entered Egypt with Jacob.
- Kohath31 versesThe second son of Levi and ancestor of the Kohathite clan, who were responsible for the care of the tabernacle.
- Korah28 versesA Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, resulting in divine judgment.
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