Imnah

Imnah (Im´nuh; Heb., either “right-hand” or “south” [on the right facing east])

1 A son of Asher who went with Jacob to Egypt (Gen 46:17); he is considered the head of the clan of the Imnites (Num 26:44). 2 A Levite, the father of Kore, a Temple official during the reign of Hezekiah (2Chr 31:14).

Gen 46:17

17The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The children of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel

Num 26:44

44The descendants of Asher by their families: of Imnah, the clan of the Imnites; of Ishvi, the clan of the Ishvites; of Beriah, the clan of the Beriites.

2Chr 31:14

14Kore son of Imnah the Levite, keeper of the east gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings to God, to apportion the contribution reserved for the Lord and ... View more

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