All placesMap of the Bible lands with Penuel marked. About 32.2° north, 35.7° east.Each small dot is a place named in the Bible. The large dot is Penuel. See on a map: Penuel
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Penuel
Today: Tell edh Dhahab esh Sherqiyeh
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Verses that mention Penuel
- Genesis 32:30
And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.
- Genesis 32:31
And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.
- Judges 8:8
And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.
- Judges 8:9
And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.
- Judges 8:17
And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
- 1 Kings 12:25
Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel.
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