Jeuel יְעִיאֵל

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A Levite who helped cleanse the temple

Who is Jeuel in the Bible?

Jeuel was a Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah and is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:13 as one of the Levites who participated in the cleansing and rededication of the temple. He belonged to the Elizaphan clan and worked alongside other Levites to purify the temple and restore it to proper use for worship. This temple cleansing was a central part of Hezekiah's religious reforms, which sought to renew covenant worship in Judah after a period of spiritual decline. Though Jeuel is mentioned only briefly, his participation demonstrates the vital role that Levites played in maintaining the sanctity of Israel's most important place of worship.

Biography

Jeuel is mentioned in 2Ch.29.13 as one of the Levites who participated in the cleansing and rededication of the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah. He is listed among the Levites from the Elizaphan clan who were involved in this important task. The purification of the temple was a significant event in Hezekiah's religious reforms, which aimed to restore proper worship practices in Judah.

In Scripture

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2 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 2 Chronicles 29:13

    "Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites;"

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew יְעִיאֵל