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Ohel

אֹהֶל/OH-hel/

A tent

Summary

Ohel was a son of Zerubbabel, a descendant of David who lived after the Babylonian exile.

Identity

Ohel was one of seven children of Zerubbabel listed in the post-exilic genealogies of the house of David. His name, meaning "tent," was common in Hebrew. As a descendant of Zerubbabel, Ohel belonged to the royal line of Judah through which the messianic promise continued, though his personal history is otherwise unknown.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 3:20

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ohel," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).