Jeiel יְעִיאֵל
A descendant of Nebo who married a foreign wife.
Who is Jeiel in the Bible?
Jeiel was a descendant of Nebo who lived during the time of Ezra and is mentioned in Ezra 10:43 as one of the Israelites who had married a foreign woman. When Ezra discovered the widespread practice of intermarriage between Israelites and neighboring peoples, he initiated a reform movement calling the people to repentance. Jeiel was among those who responded by agreeing to send away his foreign wife and children in obedience to God's law. His actions, along with those of others, represented a commitment to restore religious purity and covenant faithfulness to the community after the exile.
Biography
Jeiel is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the descendants of Nebo who had married a foreign woman during the time of Ezra. When Ezra learned of the widespread intermarriage between the Israelites and the neighboring peoples, he called for repentance and reform. Jeiel was among those who agreed to send away their foreign wives and children, demonstrating their commitment to obey God's law and maintain the purity of the Israelite community.
In Scripture
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- Ezra 10:43
"And from the descendants of Nebo: Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Jaddai, Joel, and Benaiah."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְעִיאֵל |