A son of Nahor and Milcah
Kemuel
Named in 1 verse of Genesis, first in Genesis 22:21.
קְמוּאֵלKemuel
The name means “God hath raised up, or established him.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Kemuel Written by AI
Kemuel is mentioned in Genesis 22:21 as one of the sons of Nahor and Milcah. Nahor was Abraham's brother, making Kemuel Abraham's nephew. In the genealogy of Nahor's family, Kemuel is listed alongside his brothers Huz, Buz, Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, and Jidlaph (Genesis 22:20 to 21). He is specifically identified as the father of Aram. The mention of Kemuel and his lineage is part of the broader narrative of Abraham's family and the descendants of his brother Nahor. It provides insight into the family background and the relatives of Abraham. Apart from this genealogical note, no further information is given about Kemuel's life, his relationship with Abraham, or any significant events involving him.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Kemuel, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Helper of God, or assembly of God. (1.) The third son of Nahor (Gen. 22:21).
(2.) Son of Shiphtan, appointed on behalf of the tribe of Ephraim to partition the land of Canaan (Num. 34:24).
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(3.) A Levite (1 Chr. 27:17).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Genesis 22:21
Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram),
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