Bible Dictionary

Tohu

People & Groups • Old Testament

Tohu was an ancestor of Samuel mentioned in 1 Samuel 1:1. He may be the same person as Toah or Nahath in the genealogical records.

Definition

Tohu was an ancestor of Samuel. The name appears in Samuel’s genealogy and may correspond to Toah or Nahath in another genealogical record.

Tohu is mentioned in 1 Samuel 1:1 as part of Samuel’s ancestry.

The identification of Tohu with Toah is suggested but not certain.

1 Samuel 1:1 1 Chronicles 6:34

Easton's Bible Dictionary

One of Samuel’s ancestors (1 Sam. 1:1).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(lowly), an ancestor of Samuel the prophet, perhaps the same as Toah. (1 Samuel 1:1) comp. 1Chr 6:34

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>to'-hu.</p><p>See NAHATH.</p>