PUAH

1. One of two Hebrew midwives ordered by Pharaoh to kill Hebrew males at birth. However, she feared God and did not carry out the order (Ex 1:15).

2. Father of Tola, a judge of Israel (Jgs 10:1).

3. Alternate form of Puvah, Issachar’s son, in 1 Chronicles 7:1. See Puvah.