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Gemalli

גְּמַלִּי/geh-MAL-ee/

“Camel owner or camel driver”

Summary

The father of Ammiel, who represented the tribe of Dan among the twelve spies sent to explore Canaan.

☩Biblical Reference

Gemalli is mentioned only once in Scripture as the father of Ammiel, the Danite representative among the twelve men sent by Moses to spy out the land of Canaan. The name means 'camel owner' or 'camel driver,' suggesting a background connected with caravan trade or pastoral life.

Key verses:Numbers 13:12

Related Verses1 mention

Numbers· 1 verse

13:12

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Gemalli," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Gemalli," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).