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Jimnah

/JIM-nah/

Summary

The firstborn son of Asher who went down to Egypt with Jacob, also called Imnah; ancestor of the Jimnite family.

☩Identity

Jimnah was the firstborn of the sons of Asher, listed among those who went down to Egypt with Jacob (Genesis 46:17; Numbers 26:44). His name also appears as Jimna and Imnah in various passages, with his descendants being called Jimnites.

Key verses:Genesis 46:17Numbers 26:44

Related Verses1 mention

Genesis· 1 verse

46:17

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Jimnah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Jimnah," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).