Lexical Summary Ohel: Ohel Original Word: אֹהֶל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ohel The same as 'ohel; Ohel, an Israelite -- Ohel. see HEBREW 'ohel NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as ohel Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Ohel (1). Topical Lexicon Name and Meaning Ohel (Strong’s Hebrew 169) is a masculine proper name whose root sense is “tent.” The image of the tent in Scripture speaks of dwelling, pilgrimage, and God’s gracious presence among His people, themes that echo faintly in the brief appearance of this otherwise obscure descendant of the royal house of David. Biblical Occurrence Ohel is mentioned once, in the post-exilic genealogy preserved in 1 Chronicles 3:20: “Hathush, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-Hesed—five.” Genealogical Context 1 Chronicles 3 traces the family of King David down through the Babylonian captivity. Verses 17–19 list the sons of Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) and his grandson Zerubbabel, the governor who led the first return from exile (Ezra 3:2; Haggai 1:1). Verse 20 then records five of Zerubbabel’s further descendants, including Ohel. Thus, the line runs: David → Solomon → Jeconiah (the exiled king) → Pedaiah or Shealtiel → Zerubbabel → Ohel (and his four brothers) Though the Chronicler gives no additional details about Ohel’s life, his placement in the genealogy confirms the continuity of the royal lineage even during Judah’s most vulnerable era. Historical Background The Chronicler compiled his record after the exile, when the nation was scattered and the monarchy seemingly lost. By listing sons and grandsons of Zerubbabel, he demonstrates that the covenant promise to David had not failed (2 Samuel 7:12–16). Every name, no matter how briefly noted, testifies that the line endured beyond the fall of Jerusalem and the seventy years in Babylon. Role within the Davidic Line 1. Preservation of Promise: Ohel’s inclusion verifies that God kept a remnant of David’s house alive. Theological Significance • Covenant Fidelity: Even when kingship ceased and Israel lived under foreign powers, God’s oath to David stood unbroken. Practical and Ministry Insights 1. Value of Genealogies: Modern readers may skim past lists, yet God recorded them for instruction (Romans 15:4). They authenticate history, guard doctrine, and magnify covenant grace. Key Reference Forms and Transliterations וָ֠אֹהֶל ואהל Vaohel wā’ōhel wā·’ō·helLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 3:20 HEB: וַחֲשֻׁבָ֡ה וָ֠אֹהֶל וּבֶרֶכְיָ֧ה וַֽחֲסַדְיָ֛ה NAS: and Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, KJV: And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, INT: and Hashubah Ohel Berechiah Hasadiah 1 Occurrence |