Bible Dictionary
Amal
Amal was an Asherite, the son of Helem. His name means “toiler” or “labor.”
Definition
Amal was an Asherite, the son of Helem. His name is associated with labor or toil.
Biblical Usage
Amal appears in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “labor” or “toiler.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(labor), an Asherite, son of Helem. (1 Chronicles 7:35)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a'-mal (`amal, "toiler"): A son of Helem of the tribe of Asher (1Ch 7:35).</p>