Bible Dictionary
Jeiel
Jeiel was the name of several Israelites, including a Reubenite chief, a warrior, Levites associated with the ark and worship, a royal scribe, and men involved in temple and postexilic service.
Definition
Jeiel is a name borne by several Israelites. The persons so named include a Reubenite chief, a Benjamite ancestor, one of David’s mighty men, Levites associated with the ark and worship, a scribe under Uzziah, a Levite at Josiah’s Passover, and men listed in postexilic genealogies.
Biblical Usage
Jeiels served in varied roles: warrior, tribal chief, ark keeper, musician, scribe, temple officer, and member of the restored community. Several passages preserve variant forms such as Jehiel, Jeuel, Jehiah, and Juel.
Historical Background
The name appears in genealogical, royal, Levitical, temple, and postexilic records. Some identifications are made through variant spellings or parallel passages.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Snatched away by God. (1.) A descendant of Benjamin (1 Chr. 9:35; 8:29). (2.) One of the Levites who took part in praising God on the removal of the ark to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 16:5). (3.) 2 Chr. 29:13. A Levite of the sons of Asaph. (4.) 2 Chr. 26:11. A scribe. (5.) 1 Chr. 5:7. A Reubenite chief. (6.) One of the chief Levites, who made an offering for the restoration of the Passover by Josiah (2 Chr. 35:9). (7.) Ezra 8:13. (8.) Ezra 10:43.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(treasured of God).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>je-i'-el (ye`i'el, meaning unknown):</p><p>(1) A Reubenite (1Ch 5:7).</p><p>(2) In 1Ch 8:29, added in the Revised Version (British and American) from 9:35, where Kethibh is "Jeuel," an ancestor of King Saul; the King James Version "Jehiel."</p><p>(3) One of David's mighty men (1Ch 11:44). the King James Version is "Jehiel"; Kethibh is "Jeuel."</p><p>(4) A Levite, keeper of the ark with Obed-edom (1Ch 15:18,21; 16:5; 2Ch 20:14), called "Jehiah" in 1Ch 15:24.</p><p>(5) A Levite (1Ch 16:5) = "Jaaziel" of 1Ch 15:18 (which see).</p><p>(6) A scribe under King Uzziah (2Ch 26:11).</p><p>(7) A chief of the Levites, present at King Josiah's great Passover feast (2Ch 35:9).</p><p>(8) One of those who had married foreign wives (Ezr 10:43) = "Juel" in 1 Esdras 9:35.</p><p>(9) the King James Version in 2Ch 29:14; see JEHIEL, (5).</p><p>(10) the King James Version in Ezr 8:13; see JEUEL, (3).</p><p>David Francis Roberts</p>