Augustine of Hippo : ABOUT CHAMUHEL, FATHER OF THE SYRIANS. — When it was announced to Abraham that Melcha had children and called one of them, Chamuhel, the father of the Syrians, it is obvious that the latter name has been given by those who brought the news, since Syrians, who owe their origin to this Chamuhel, formed a numerous people only in much later times. This addition is by the author, who wrote these facts long after they had been accomplished. We have already made a similar remark concerning the Well of the Oath. [ — QUESTIONS ON GENESIS, Q. 59 (tr. J. Litteral, draft)