Man living at the time of the Patriarchs
Hul was one of the sons of Aram and a grandson of Shem, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles.
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Hul is mentioned in Gen.10.23 and 1Ch.1.17 as one of the sons of Aram, who was a son of Shem, one of Noah's three sons. Hul is listed alongside his brothers Uz, Gether, and Mash (or Meshech in 1 Chronicles).
The genealogies in Genesis 10 and 1Chronicles 1 provide a record of the descendants of Noah's sons after the flood, tracing the origins of various nations and people groups. Hul's inclusion in these genealogies suggests that he was the ancestor of a specific people group or nation, although the Bible does not provide any further details about his descendants.
As a grandson of Shem, Hul would have been part of the Semitic people, who are generally associated with the ancient Near East, including the regions of Mesopotamia, Syria, and Arabia.
Apart from being mentioned in these genealogies, no other information is provided about Hul in the Bible. His inclusion in the record serves to highlight the development and spread of the human population after the flood and to trace the lineage of the Semitic people.
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Circle, the second son of Aram (Gen. 10:23), and grandson of Shem.
(circle), the second son of Aram, and grandson of Shem. (Genesis 10:23) The strongest evidence is in favor of the district about the roots of Lebanon.
HUL (circle), a grandson of Shem, Gen 10:23. His descendants may have peopled part of the Lebanon country. The point is disputed.
HUL (circle), a grandson of Shem, Gen 10:23. His descendants may have peopled part of the Lebanon country. The point is disputed.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2343
The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.
The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.
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