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Bimhal was a son of Japhlet, a descendant of Asher.
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Bimhal is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher as a son of Japhlet (1Ch. 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.
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(circumcised), one of the sons of Japhlet in the line of Asher. (1 Chronicles 7:33)
BIM'HAL i (son of circumcision,i. e. circumcised), an Asherite. 1 Chr 7:33.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1118
The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were Japhletʼs sons.
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