Bible Dictionary
Abdeel
Abdeel was the father of Shelemiah, one of the officers whom King Jehoiakim sent to arrest Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet.
Definition
Abdeel, whose name means “servant of God,” was the father of Shelemiah. He is mentioned in connection with the royal officers whom King Jehoiakim commanded to arrest Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet.
Biblical Usage
Abdeel appears in Jeremiah 36:26 as the father of Shelemiah, one of the officers sent by Jehoiakim against Baruch and Jeremiah.
Historical Background
The supplied record provides no further historical or geographical information about Abdeel beyond his family connection and his association with the officials of Jehoiakim.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Servant of God, (Jer. 36:26), the father of Shelemiah.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
father of Shelemiah. (Jeremiah 36:26)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ab'-de-el (`abhdeel, "servant of God"): The father of Shelemiah, one of the officers whom King Jehoiakim commanded to arrest Baruch, the scribe, and Jeremiah the prophet (Jer 36:26).</p>