Son of Tola, a leader of Issachar
Shemuel
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 7:2.
שְׁמוּאֵלShemuel
The name means “appointed by God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Tola
- People
- Tribe of Issachar
About Shemuel Written by AI
Shemuel was a son of Tola and a leader of the tribe of Issachar, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:2. He is listed among the descendants of Issachar who were described as valiant men of might and heads of their fathers' houses. The passage states that during the reign of King David, the number of these mighty men from the tribe of Issachar was 22,600. Shemuel's inclusion in this list suggests that he was a prominent figure within his tribe and a respected warrior during David's time.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Shemuel, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Heard of God. (1.) The son of Ammihud. He represented Simeon in the division of the land (Num. 34:20).
(2.) Used for “Samuel” (1 Chr. 6:33, R.V.).
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(3.) A prince of the tribe of Issachar (1 Chr. 7:2).
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
- 1 Chronicles 7:2
The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.