Bimhal בִּמְהָל

Male Tribe of Asher H1118 1 book

Son of Japhlet from the tribe of Asher

Biography

Bimhal is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher as a son of Japhlet (1 Ch. 7:33). Asher was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') and the founder of the tribe that bore his name. No further details about Bimhal's life or role are provided in the biblical text. His inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records among the Israelites, particularly within the tribe of Asher.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 7:33

    "The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These are the children of Japhlet."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew בִּמְהָל H1118
Encyclopedia Article

Bimhal

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

various meanings, 'alam (Ge 37:7), 'acar (Ge 42:24), qashar