Topical Encyclopedia
Jeuel is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. His name appears in the context of the return from the Babylonian exile, highlighting his role in the restoration of the Jewish community in Jerusalem.
Biblical References:1.
1 Chronicles 9:6 · Jeuel is listed among the descendants of Zerah, a son of Judah. The passage states: "From the descendants of Zerah: Jeuel and their relatives—690 in all." This reference places Jeuel within the genealogical framework of the tribe of Judah, emphasizing his ancestral lineage and the continuity of the tribe through the post-exilic period.
2.
Ezra 8:13 · In the book of Ezra, Jeuel is mentioned as one of the leaders who returned with Ezra from Babylon to Jerusalem. The text reads: "From the descendants of Adonikam, the last ones, these were their names: Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men." This passage underscores Jeuel's involvement in the significant event of the return from exile, a pivotal moment in Jewish history that marked the beginning of the restoration of the temple and the reestablishment of the Jewish community in their homeland.
Historical and Theological Context:Jeuel's mention in the genealogies and the return from exile highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the Jewish faith. The chronicling of names serves not only as a historical record but also as a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving His people through generations. The return from Babylonian captivity was a fulfillment of prophetic promises, and individuals like Jeuel played a crucial role in the physical and spiritual rebuilding of the nation of Israel.
Theologically, Jeuel's inclusion in these records reflects the broader biblical theme of restoration and redemption. The return to Jerusalem symbolizes a renewal of the covenant relationship between God and His people, with figures like Jeuel representing the remnant that God preserved to fulfill His purposes.
Significance:Jeuel's presence in the biblical narrative, though brief, is significant in illustrating the continuity of God's plan for His chosen people. His role in the return from exile serves as a reminder of the faithfulness and sovereignty of God in guiding history according to His divine will. The genealogical records, including Jeuel's name, affirm the identity and unity of the Jewish people as they reestablish themselves in the land promised to their forefathers.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
JeuelGod hath taken away; God heaping up
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Jeuela chief man of Judah, one of the Bene-Zerah. (1 Chronicles 9:6) comp. 1Chr 9:2 [JEIEL]
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Snatched away by God, a descendant of Zerah (
1 Chronicles 9:6).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
JEUELje-u'-el ju'-el (ye'-u'-el, meaning unknown):
(1) A man of Judah (1 Chronicles 9:6); the name is not found in the parallel ofNehemiah 11:24. (2) A Levite, the King James Version "Jeiel" (2 Chronicles 29:13).
(3) A companion of Ezra, the King James Version "Jeiel" (Ezra 8:13).
(4) The name occurs also as Kethibh in1 Chronicles 9:352 Chronicles 26:11.
SeeJEIEL, (2), (6).
Strong's Hebrew
3262. Yeuel -- "carried away by God," the name of several...... name of several Isr. NASB Word Usage Jeiel (12),
Jeuel (2).
Jeuel, the
name of four Israelites. From ya'ah and 'el; carried away
...Thesaurus
Jeuel (3 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
JEUEL.
...Jeuel (3 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 9:6
Of the sons of Zerah:
Jeuel, and their brothers, six hundred ninety.
...Jeu'el (3 Occurrences)
Jeu'el.Jeuel, Jeu'el. Jeush .... Jeu'el (3 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 9:6 And
of the sons of Zerah:Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety. (See RSV...
Jeiel (13 Occurrences)
... A Reubenite (1 Chronicles 5:7). (2) In 1 Chronicles 8:29, added in the Revised Version
(British and American) from 9:35, where Kethibh is "Jeuel," an ancestor...
Adonikam (1 Occurrence)
... Either included among these or in addition to them was the contingent that came
with Ezra, "Ehphalet,Jeuel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 males" (Ezra 8:13)....
690 (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance 690 (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 9:6 Of the sons of Zerah:
Jeuel, and their brothers, six hundred ninety. (See NAS NIV)....
Ninety (27 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). 1 Chronicles 9:6 Of the sons
of Zerah:Jeuel, and their brothers, six hundred ninety....
Jetur (3 Occurrences)
Elizaphan (4 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 29:13 and of the sons of Elizaphan, Shimri andJeuel; and of the sons
of Asaph, Zechariah and Mattaniah; (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)....
Eliphelet (8 Occurrences)
... Ezra 8:13 Of the sons of Adonikam, who were the last; and these are their names:
Eliphelet,Jeuel, and Shemaiah; and with them sixty males....
Mattaniah (16 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 29:13 and of the sons of Elizaphan, Shimri andJeuel; and of the sons
of Asaph, Zechariah and Mattaniah; (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)....
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