Hul
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Biblical Reference:
Hul is mentioned in the genealogical records of the Book of Genesis. Specifically, he is listed as one of the sons of Aram, who was a descendant of Shem, the son of Noah. The reference to Hul can be found in Genesis 10:23: "The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash."

Genealogical Context:
Hul is part of the Table of Nations, a passage in Genesis 10 that outlines the descendants of Noah's sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—after the Flood. This chapter is significant for understanding the spread of nations and peoples across the earth. Hul, as a descendant of Shem, is part of the Semitic lineage, which is traditionally associated with the peoples of the Near East.

Historical and Geographical Considerations:
While the Bible does not provide extensive details about Hul himself, his inclusion in the genealogical record suggests the establishment of a people or region associated with his name. Some scholars and historians have speculated about the possible location and influence of Hul's descendants, though definitive historical or archaeological evidence remains elusive.

The name Hul has been linked by some to regions in the ancient Near East, possibly in the vicinity of Mesopotamia or the Levant. However, these connections are largely speculative and based on linguistic similarities rather than concrete historical data.

Theological Significance:
From a theological perspective, the mention of Hul in the Table of Nations underscores the biblical theme of the unity and diversity of humanity. All nations and peoples are seen as descending from the sons of Noah, emphasizing a common origin and the unfolding of God's plan for humanity through different lineages.

The genealogies in Genesis, including the mention of Hul, serve to trace the lineage of the Semitic peoples, which is significant for understanding the broader narrative of the Bible, particularly the history of Israel and the eventual coming of the Messiah through the line of Shem.

Cultural and Linguistic Notes:
The name "Hul" itself is of uncertain meaning, though it is a typical example of the short, often monosyllabic names found in ancient Semitic genealogies. Such names were common in the ancient Near East and often carried meanings related to characteristics, places, or divine attributes, though the specific meaning of "Hul" is not preserved in the biblical text.

Conclusion:
While Hul is a relatively obscure figure in the Bible, his mention in the genealogical records of Genesis contributes to the broader understanding of the spread and development of ancient peoples. His inclusion in the lineage of Aram highlights the interconnectedness of the nations and the unfolding of God's purposes through the descendants of Noah.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Hul

pain; infirmity

Smith's Bible Dictionary
Hul

(circle), the second son of Aram, and grandson of Shem. (Genesis 10:23) The strongest evidence is in favor of the district about the roots of Lebanon.

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Circle, the second son of Aram (Genesis 10:23), and grandson of Shem.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
HUL

hul (chul): The name of one of the "sons of Aram" in the list of nations descended from Noah, but a people of uncertain identity and location (Genesis 10:23 1 Chronicles 1:17).ew>yaquq, which stands on the West of Wady el-`Amud, to the Northwest of Gennesaret, about 4 miles from the sea. This would fall on the boundary of Zebulun and Naphtali, between Tabor and Hannathon (Joshua 19:14). The identification may be correct; but it seems too far from Tabor.

Strong's Hebrew
2343. Chul -- a son of Aram
... a son of Aram. Transliteration: Chul Phonetic Spelling: (khool) Short Definition:
Hul. Word Origin from chul Definition a son of Aram NASB Word Usage Hul (2). ...
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What Can Wash Away My Stain.
... Kopet Jesus pilpil Wash nika kaw-kwa snow; O hyas klosh pilpil, Halo
hul-oima ikta. 2 Ikta mamook Jesus mash An-kutte yahka pilpil? ...
/.../various/indian methodist hymn-book/40 what can wash away.htm

The Lord's Prayer in Chinook.
... sun, pe konaway-sun potlatch nesika muk-amuk; pe klosh mika mash okook ma-sa-tchie
nesika mamook kopa mika, kaw-kwa nesika mash okook ma-sa-tchie hul-oi-ma ...
/.../various/indian methodist hymn-book/the lords prayer in chinook.htm

Chapter x
... Aram. And the sons of Aram: Uz and Hul and Gerber and Mash. ... Aramaeans.
Concerning "Gether" and "Hul" the situation is the same. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter x.htm

[Endnotes]
... Aram, "Cush, Mizraim, Phut. Canaan, Salah, Uz, "Seba, Ludim, Sidon, Eber, Hul,
"Havilah, Anamim, Heth, Peleg, Gether,"Sabtah, Lehabim, Jebusite, Joktan, Mash. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/killen/the ancient church/endnotes.htm

An Exposition on the First Ten Chapters of Genesis, and Part of ...
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/an exposition on the first.htm

Thesaurus
Gether (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Gether (2 Occurrences). Genesis 10:23 The sons of Aram:
Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
/g/gether.htm - 7k

Meshech (11 Occurrences)
... and Tiras. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 10:23
The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. (See NIV). 1 ...
/m/meshech.htm - 13k

Uz (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Uz (8 Occurrences). Genesis 10:23 The sons of Aram: Uz,
Hul, Gether, and Mash. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
/u/uz.htm - 14k

Hul (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HUL. ... Multi-Version Concordance Hul (2 Occurrences).
Genesis 10:23 The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. ...
/h/hul.htm - 7k

Huldah (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HULDAH. hul'-da (chuldah, "weasel"; Holda):
A prophetess who lived in Jerusalem during the reign of Josiah. ...
/h/huldah.htm - 9k

Nations (683 Occurrences)
... The tribes or states mentioned as the sons of Aram (Uz, Hul, Gether and Mash), however,
do not give the names with which we are familiar in the Old Testament ...
/n/nations.htm - 58k

Table (125 Occurrences)
... The tribes or states mentioned as the sons of Aram (Uz, Hul, Gether and Mash), however,
do not give the names with which we are familiar in the Old Testament ...
/t/table.htm - 62k

Dance (18 Occurrences)
... Found in Judges 21:21, 23; Psalm 30:11; 149:3; 150:4; Jeremiah 31:4, 13, etc., as
the translation of hul, which points to the whirling motion of Oriental ...
/d/dance.htm - 15k

Mash (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Mash (2 Occurrences). Genesis 10:23 The sons of Aram:
Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). ...
/m/mash.htm - 8k

Arpachshad (6 Occurrences)
... (WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS). 1 Chronicles 1:17 The sons of Shem: Elam, and Asshur, and
Arpachshad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech. ...
/a/arpachshad.htm - 8k

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