Interesting Facts

• Hul is listed as one of the four sons of Aram.
• His name appears in the genealogies recorded in Genesis, Jasher, and Jubilees, indicating his recognized place within the lineage of Shem.
• The sources do not provide any specific actions or stories attributed solely to Hul, unlike some of his contemporaries like Nimrod.
• The varying spellings of his name as Hul in Genesis 10:23 and Chul in Jasher 7:17b highlight potential variations in the transmission of these ancient texts.

Genealogy

• Hul’s father was Aram, who was one of the five sons of Shem.
• His grandfather was Noah, who survived the great flood.
• His great-uncles were Ham and Japheth.
• His brothers were Uz, Gather, and Mash.
• The sources do not mention Hul’s birth, marriage, or any offspring. He appears solely within the list of Aram’s sons.

Historical Context

Hul lived in the early post-diluvian world, a time when humanity was repopulating the earth. This was a period before the major divisions and scattering of peoples that occurred after the Tower of Babel incident. According to Jubilees, the first generations after the flood were born between the years 1658-1680 A.M.. Hul would have been part of the initial expansion of Shem’s descendants before distinct nations and languages fully emerged. The earth was eventually divided among Noah’s sons, but the specific allotments for Aram and his sons are detailed later, after Hul’s generation. The pervasive threat of “unclean demons” misleading mankind is also noted during this early period, though it is not directly linked to Hul.

Narrative

Within the grand narrative of the sources, Hul’s presence is primarily genealogical, establishing his lineage within the family of Shem. He is mentioned as one of the sons of Aram, contributing to the expansion of Noah’s descendants in the generations following the flood. Unlike figures such as Nimrod, who is depicted as a mighty warrior and a rebellious king, or even Peleg, whose birth is associated with the division of the earth, Hul does not have a specific personal narrative or attributed actions within these texts. His significance lies in his inclusion within the recorded genealogies, serving as a link in the chain of descent from Noah through Shem and Aram. This lineage connects him to the broader story of humanity’s beginnings after the deluge and the subsequent unfolding of generations and nations.