Bible Dictionaries
Shemuel
Holman Bible Dictionary
(ssheh myoo' ehl) Personal name meaning, “Sumu is god,” “The Name is God,” “God is exalted,” or “Son of God.” 1. Precise transliteration of Hebrew for Samuel. See Numbers 34:20 ). 3 . Clan chief in tribe of Issachar (1 Chronicles 7:2 ).
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Shemuel'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/s/shemuel.html. 1991.