In the bible, Penuel is the name of the son of Hur (1CH 4:4), as well as name of son of Shashak (1CH 8:25). Meaning of the name: same as
Peniel. Related names are: Hushah,
Hur, Ephratah
(and others ...)
. The translations of Penuel in 63 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
ichthys
below, from
Fanuel in Spanish to
ペヌエル in Japanese!
And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh. (GEN 32:31)
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. (JDG 8:8)
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. (JDG 8:8)
And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower. (JDG 8:9)
And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city. (JDG 8:17)
Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel. (1KI 12:25)
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. (1CH 4:4)
And Iphedeiah, and Penuel, the sons of Shashak; (1CH 8:25)