Bible Dictionary
Kemuel
Kemuel is the name of several men: a son of Nahor, a leader from Ephraim who helped divide Canaan, and a Levite leader in David’s time.
Definition
Kemuel is the name of several men in the biblical genealogical and administrative records: a son of Nahor, a prince of Ephraim who helped divide Canaan, and a Levite who was a ruler among the Levites in David’s time.
Biblical Usage
Kemuel appears as Nahor’s son and the father of Aram, as a representative of Ephraim in the division of Canaan, and as a Levite father of Hashabiah during David’s reign.
Historical Background
The name is variously explained as “helper of God,” “assembly of God,” “congregation of God,” or “God’s mound.” The identification of Kemuel’s son Aram with other biblical persons is uncertain.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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). (3.) A Levite (1 Chr. 27:17).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(congregation of God).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kem'-u-el, ke-mu'-el (qemu'el, "God's mound"):</p><p>(1) Nephew of Abraham (Ge 22:21), father of Aram, whom Ewald identifies with Ram of Job 32:2; but compare Ge 10:22, where Aram is described as one of the children of Shem. They may not be the same person.</p><p>(2) Prince of Ephraim, one of the land commissioners who divided Canaan (Nu 34:24).</p><p>(3) A Levite, father of Hashabiah, one of the tribal princes of David's time, a ruler among the Levites (1Ch 27:17).</p>