Uel אוּאֵל
Israelite who agreed to put away his foreign wife
Who is Uel in the Bible?
Uel was an Israelite mentioned in Ezra 10:34 who agreed to put away his foreign wife during Ezra's religious reforms in the post-exile period. After the return from Babylonian captivity, many Israelites had married women from surrounding nations, which threatened to compromise the spiritual identity of the Jewish community. When Ezra called the people to repentance and obedience to God's law, Uel joined others in divorcing his foreign wife as part of an effort to restore religious purity. Though little is known about Uel personally, his inclusion in this list demonstrates the collective response of the Israelite community to Ezra's challenge and illustrates the seriousness with which the restored community addressed the issue of intermarriage.
Biography
Uel is mentioned briefly in Ezr.10.34 as one of the Israelites who had married foreign women during the Babylonian exile. During the time of Ezra's reforms, when the Israelites were called to repent and return to obedience to God's law, Uel was among those who agreed to put away their foreign wives. This action was part of a larger effort to restore the spiritual purity of the Jewish community and prevent the influence of pagan practices. No other details are provided about Uel's background or his specific family situation. His inclusion in this list highlights the widespread nature of the issue of intermarriage and the collective response of the people to Ezra's call for repentance.
In Scripture
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- Ezra 10:34
"From the descendants of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אוּאֵל |