Jeiel יְעִיאֵל
A scribe in King Uzziah's army.
Who is Jeiel in the Bible?
Jeiel was a scribe in the military administration of King Uzziah of Judah during the 8th century BC. According to 2 Chronicles 26:11, he was responsible for recording the number of soldiers in Uzziah's army, working under the direction of Maaseiah and Hananiah, the king's commanders. His role demonstrates the sophisticated organizational systems that existed in ancient Judah's military during Uzziah's reign, a period marked by significant military expansion and prosperity. Though mentioned only briefly in Scripture, Jeiel's position illustrates the importance of scribes and record-keeping in maintaining an effective standing army.
Biography
Jeiel is mentioned in 2 Chronicles as a scribe during the reign of King Uzziah of Judah. He was responsible for recording the number of soldiers in Uzziah's army, which was organized by Maaseiah the officer under the direction of Hananiah, one of the king's commanders. Jeiel's role as a scribe highlights the importance of record-keeping and organization in the military during Uzziah's prosperous reign.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 26:11
"Uzziah had an army ready for battle that went out to war by assigned divisions, as recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer under the direction of Hananiah, one of the royal officers."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְעִיאֵל |