Puah פּוּאָה

Male H6312H 1 book

Father of judge Tola

Biography

Puah's son Tola was a minor judge of Israel mentioned briefly in Jdg.10.1. He was the son of Dodo and came from the tribe of Issachar. After the death of Abimelech, who had ruled Israel for three years following the time of Gideon, Puah's son arose to judge Israel. He is described as being from Issachar and living in Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim. The text does not provide any details about the length of Puah's judgeship or the specific events that occurred during his time as a judge.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
Judges 1 verse
  • Judges 10:1

    "After Abimelech, Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar, arose to save Israel. He lived in Shamir in the hill country of Ephraim."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew פּוּאָה H6312H