Penuel in the Bible

1. Also called PENIEL

City built where Jacob wrestled with the angel

  • Genesis 32:31 And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.
  • Judges 8:8-9 And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him. 9 And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.
  • Judges 8:17 And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
  • 1 Kings 12:25 Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel.

Bible Encyclopedia for PENUEL.

2. Chief of Gedor

  • 1 Chronicles 4:4 And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Bethlehem.

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3. A Benjamite

  • 1 Chronicles 8:25 And Iphedeiah, and Penuel, the sons of Shashak;

See also McClintock and Strong Cyclopedia for Penuel.

 
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