Word: L@ENY

Pronounce: sehm-oo-ale'

Strong: H8050

Orig: from the passive participle of 8085 and 410; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites:--Samuel, Shemuel. H8085 H410

Use: Proper Name Masculine

Grk Strong: G4545

    Samuel = "his name is El"

    1) son of Elkanah by his wife Hannah and judge or prophet of Israel during the days of Saul and David
    2) son Ammihud and the prince of the tribe of Simeon who was chosen to divide the land of Canaan between the tribes. Spelled 'Shemuel'
    3) son of Tola and grandson of Issachar. Spelled 'Shemuel'