Bible Dictionary

Hamul

The name Hamul means “godly; merciful”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Spared, one of the sons of Pharez, son of Judah (1 Chr. 2:5). His descendants are called Hamulites (Num. 26:21).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(pitied), the younger son of Pharez, Judah’s son by Tamar. (Genesis 46:12; 1 Chronicles 2:5) (B.C. between 1706-1688.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

ha'-mul (chamul, "pitied," "spared"): A son of Perez, and head of one of the clans of Judah (Ge 46:12; 1Ch 2:5; Nu 26:21). His descendants were called Hamulites.