Jeuel יְעוּאֵל
A descendant of Zerah
Who is Jeuel in the Bible?
Jeuel was a descendant of Zerah who settled in Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:6. He is listed among the members of the tribe of Judah who returned to the city after the exile ended. Though little is known about him individually, Jeuel represents the faithful remnant of Israel who rebuilt their community and reestablished worship in Jerusalem after their captivity.
Biography
Jeuel is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.9.6 as one of the descendants of Zerah who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is listed among the members of the tribe of Judah who returned to Jerusalem.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:6
"From the Zerahites: Jeuel and 690 relatives."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְעוּאֵל |
Jeuel
, the King James Version "Jeiel" (2Ch 29:13).
(3) A companion of Ezra, the King James Version "Jeiel" (Ezr 8:13).
(4) The name occurs also as Kethibh in 1Ch 9:35; 2Ch 26:11.
See JEIEL, (2), (6).
je'-ush (ye`ush, probably "he protects," "he comes to help"; see HPN, 109; Kethibh is ye`ish, in Ge 36:5,14; 1Ch 7: