Iphdeiah, and Penuel were the sons of Shashak.

He went up from there to Penuel and made the same request. The men of Penuel responded the same way the men of Succoth had.

He also tore down the tower of Penuel and executed the city’s men.

The sun rose over him as he crossed over Penuel, but he was limping because of his hip.

He also threatened the men of Penuel, warning, “When I return victoriously, I will tear down this tower.”

So Jacob named the place Peniel, explaining, “Certainly I have seen God face to face and have survived.”

Jeroboam built up Shechem in the Ephraimite hill country and lived there. From there he went out and built up Penuel.

Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem.