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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Hul</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/h/hul.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/10-23.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/h/hul.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Hul</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/h/hukok.htm" title="Hukok">◄</a> Hul <a href="/topical/naves/h/hul--son_of_aram.htm" title="Hul: Son of Aram">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Biblical Reference:</b> <br>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 <a href="/genesis/10-23.htm">Genesis 10:23</a>: "The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash." <br><br><b>Genealogical Context:</b> <br>Hul is part of the Table of Nations, a passage in <a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">Genesis 10</a> 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.<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Considerations:</b> <br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b> <br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><b>Cultural and Linguistic Notes:</b> <br>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.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>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.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Hul</span><p>pain; infirmity<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Hul</span><p>(<i>circle</i>), the second son of Aram, and grandson of Shem. (<a href="/genesis/10-23.htm">Genesis 10:23</a>) The strongest evidence is in favor of the district about the roots of Lebanon.<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Circle, the second son of Aram (<a href="/genesis/10-23.htm">Genesis 10:23</a>), and grandson of Shem. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">HUL</span><p>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 (<a href="/genesis/10-23.htm">Genesis 10:23</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">1 Chronicles 1:17</a>).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 (<a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Joshua 19:14</a>). The identification may be correct; but it seems too far from Tabor.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2343.htm"><span class="l">2343. Chul -- a son of Aram</span></a><br><b>...</b> a son of Aram. Transliteration: Chul Phonetic Spelling: (khool) Short Definition:<br> <b>Hul</b>. Word Origin from chul Definition a son of Aram NASB Word Usage <b>Hul</b> (2). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2343.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/various/indian_methodist_hymn-book/40_what_can_wash_away.htm"><span class="l">What Can Wash Away My Stain.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Kopet Jesus pilpil Wash nika kaw-kwa snow; O hyas klosh pilpil, Halo<br> <b>hul</b>-oima ikta. 2 Ikta mamook Jesus mash An-kutte yahka pilpil? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../various/indian methodist hymn-book/40 what can wash away.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/indian_methodist_hymn-book/the_lords_prayer_in_chinook.htm"><span class="l">The Lord's Prayer in Chinook.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> sun, pe konaway-sun potlatch nesika muk-amuk; pe klosh mika mash okook ma-sa-tchie<br> nesika mamook kopa mika, kaw-kwa nesika mash okook ma-sa-tchie <b>hul</b>-oi-ma <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../various/indian methodist hymn-book/the lords prayer in chinook.htm</font><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_x.htm"><span class="l">Chapter x</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Aram. And the sons of Aram: Uz and <b>Hul</b> and Gerber and Mash. <b>...</b> Aramaeans.<br> Concerning "Gether" and "<b>Hul</b>" the situation is the same. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter x.htm</font><p><a href="/library/killen/the_ancient_church/endnotes.htm"><span class="l">[Endnotes]</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Aram, "Cush, Mizraim, Phut. Canaan, Salah, Uz, "Seba, Ludim, Sidon, Eber, <b>Hul</b>,<br> "Havilah, Anamim, Heth, Peleg, Gether,"Sabtah, Lehabim, Jebusite, Joktan, Mash. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/killen/the ancient church/endnotes.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_works_of_john_bunyan_volumes_1-3/an_exposition_on_the_first.htm"><span class="l">An Exposition on the First Ten Chapters of Genesis, and Part of <b>...</b></span></a> <br>The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/an exposition on the first.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/g/gether.htm"><span class="l">Gether (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Gether (2 Occurrences). Genesis 10:23 The sons of Aram:<br> Uz, <b>Hul</b>, Gether, and Mash. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gether.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/meshech.htm"><span class="l">Meshech (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and Tiras. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 10:23<br> The sons of Aram: Uz, <b>Hul</b>, Gether, and Mash. (See NIV). 1 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/meshech.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm"><span class="l">Uz (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Uz (8 Occurrences). Genesis 10:23 The sons of Aram: Uz,<br><b>Hul</b>, Gether, and Mash. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/uz.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hul.htm"><span class="l"><b>Hul</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>HUL</b>. <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Hul</b> (2 Occurrences).<br> Genesis 10:23 The sons of Aram: Uz, <b>Hul</b>, Gether, and Mash. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hul.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/huldah.htm"><span class="l">Huldah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HULDAH. <b>hul</b>'-da (chuldah, "weasel"; Holda):<br> A prophetess who lived in Jerusalem during the reign of Josiah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/huldah.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nations.htm"><span class="l">Nations (683 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The tribes or states mentioned as the sons of Aram (Uz, <b>Hul</b>, Gether and Mash), however,<br> do not give the names with which we are familiar in the Old Testament <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nations.htm - 58k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/table.htm"><span class="l">Table (125 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The tribes or states mentioned as the sons of Aram (Uz, <b>Hul</b>, Gether and Mash), however,<br> do not give the names with which we are familiar in the Old Testament <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/table.htm - 62k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dance.htm"><span class="l">Dance (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Found in Judges 21:21, 23; Psalm 30:11; 149:3; 150:4; Jeremiah 31:4, 13, etc., as<br> the translation of <b>hul</b>, which points to the whirling motion of Oriental <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dance.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mash.htm"><span class="l">Mash (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Mash (2 Occurrences). Genesis 10:23 The sons of Aram:<br> Uz, <b>Hul</b>, Gether, and Mash. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mash.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/arpachshad.htm"><span class="l">Arpachshad (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS). 1 Chronicles 1:17 The sons of Shem: Elam, and Asshur, and<br> Arpachshad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, and <b>Hul</b>, and Gether, and Meshech. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/arpachshad.htm - 8k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Semites.html">Who are Semites? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Hul (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/10-23.htm">Genesis 10:23</a></span><br />The sons of Aram: Uz, <span class="boldtext">Hul</span>, Gether, and Mash.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">1 Chronicles 1:17</a></span><br />The sons of Shem: Elam, and Asshur, and Arpachshad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, and <span class="boldtext">Hul</span>, and Gether, and Meshech.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/hul.htm">Hul</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/h/hul--son_of_aram.htm">Hul: Son of Aram</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/meshech.htm">Meshech (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hul.htm">Hul (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/huldah.htm">Huldah (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nations.htm">Nations (683 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/table.htm">Table (125 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dance.htm">Dance (18 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mash.htm">Mash (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/arpachshad.htm">Arpachshad (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/arphaxad.htm">Arphaxad (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/anguish.htm">Anguish (75 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/arpach'shad.htm">Arpach'shad (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lud.htm">Lud (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shem.htm">Shem (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/aram.htm">Aram (130 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/halhul.htm">Halhul (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hukok.htm">Hukok (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/asshur.htm">Asshur (133 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/genealogy.htm">Genealogy (29 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/elam.htm">Elam (24 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/h/hukok.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Hukok"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Hukok" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/h/hul--son_of_aram.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Hul: Son of Aram"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Hul: Son of Aram" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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