Bimhal (בִּמְהָל, H1118) is a personal name appearing once in Scripture as a son of Japhlet in the genealogy of Asher (1 Chronicles 7:33). The name may derive from roots meaning 'with circumcision' (bi = in/with; mul = circumcise) or possibly 'son of agreement/covenant.' As a descendant of Asher, he belongs to the tribal heritage of one of Israel's twelve sons.
The genealogies of Chronicles are often overlooked, yet they carry a persistent theological message: every life is recorded, every name matters before God. Bimhal appears in a list of 'mighty warriors' and tribal heads (1 Chronicles 7:40), suggesting that even those unmentioned in narrative accounts had callings and contributions. The Asherite genealogy preserves names spanning generations, connecting the post-exilic community back to the patriarchal roots. For the returned exiles reading Chronicles, these lists were an identity lifeline — proof that they were not a new people but the continuation of an ancient covenant community. The name Bimhal, possibly linked to circumcision, also points to covenant identity: membership in Israel was marked, passed down, and recorded.