Overview
The Bible addresses penuel across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Judges, 1 Chronicles and Genesis. Closely related themes include Gideon, Tower, Israel and Travellers. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jeroboam and Hur.
Key Bible verses about penuel
Old Testament
Genesis
Judges
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.
And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.
And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
People in the Bible and penuel
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying penuel for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 32:31, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Judges, 1 Chronicles and Genesis each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jeroboam and Hur and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Gideon, Tower, Israel and Travellers.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about penuel?
The Bible addresses penuel across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Judges, 1 Chronicles and Genesis. Closely related themes include Gideon, Tower, Israel and Travellers. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jeroboam and Hur.
How many Bible verses are about penuel?
The Bible references penuel in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention penuel?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 32:31: “And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with penuel?
Jeroboam and Hur.
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