Bible Dictionary
Tabelel
Tabelel was an officer of the Persian government in Samaria. He is named among those who opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the time of Artaxerxes.
Definition
Tabelel was an officer of the Persian government in Samaria. His name means “God is good.”
Biblical Usage
He is named among the officials who opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem during the reign of Artaxerxes.
Historical Background
The form of his name was understood as possibly indicating Syrian origin.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(God is good), an officer of the Persian government in Samaria in the reign of Artaxerxes. (Ezra 4:7) His name appears to indicate that he was a Syrian. (B.C.519.)