Lexical Summary Yeuel: Jeuel Original Word: יְעוּאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jeuel, the name of four Israelites From ya'ah and 'el; carried away of God; Jeuel, the name of four Israelites; -Jehiel, Jeiel, Jeuel. Compare y'iy'el. see HEBREW ya'ah see HEBREW 'el see HEBREW y'iy'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yaah and el Definition "carried away by God," the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Jeiel (12), Jeuel (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְעוּאֵל, יְעִיאֵל, יְעִו֯אֵל proper name, masculine 1. יְעוּאֵל son of Zerah 1 Chronicles 9:6, ᵐ5 Επειηλ, A ᵐ5L Ιεηλ. 2 יְעִיאֵל: a. a companion of Ezra Ezra 8:13, ᵐ5L Ιειηλ. b. a chief of the Reubenites 1 Chronicles 5:7, ᵐ5 Ιωηλ. c. Levites, ᵐ5 Ιωηλ, Ιειηλ, etc.: (I) 1 Chronicles 15:18,21; 1 Chronicles 16:5 (twice in verse); 2Chronicles 20:14; (2) 2 Chronicles 35:9. d. one of those who took strange wives Ezra 10:43, ᵐ5 Ιαηλ, Ιειηλ, etc. 3 יעואל Kt, יְעִיאֵל Qr: a. man of Gibeon, ancestor of Saul 1 Chronicles 9:35, ᵐ5 Ιηλ, Ιε(ι)ηλ. b. one of David's heroes 1 Chronicles 11:44, ᵐ5 (Ι)εια, A ᵐ5L Ιειηλ. c. the סוֺפֵר (q. v.) of King Uzziah 2Chronicles 26:11, ᵐ5 Ιειηλ. d. a Levite2Chronicles 29:13 A ᵐ5L Ιειηλ. יעוץ see below עוץ; יעור see below עור.. יְעוֺרִים see יַעַר. יְעוּשׁ see below עוּשׁ. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence 1 Chronicles 9:6 is the sole reference: “From the descendants of Zerah: Jeuel and their relatives—690 in all.” Historical Context: Post-Exilic Jerusalem Chronicles opens its narrative of the restored community by naming the first residents who re-established life in Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity (1 Chronicles 9:2-34). Jeuel heads the Zerahite clan counted among the lay Israelites who returned. His appearance in this census underscores that the Chronicler’s interest was not confined to priests and Levites; the entire covenant people, including lesser-known Judahite branches, had a stake in rebuilding the city of God. Tribal and Familial Lineage • Zerah, twin of Perez (Genesis 38:27-30), represents a secondary but legitimate line within Judah. Role in the Restored Community Jeuel’s clan contributed to the repopulation and defense of Jerusalem. The surrounding verses (1 Chronicles 9:2-10) interweave laymen, priests, and Levites, revealing that civic stability depended on the presence of every tribe and vocation. Jeuel therefore stands as a representative of faithful lay leadership—ordinary men who shouldered the practical burdens of settlement while priests resumed temple service. Spiritual and Theological Insights 1. Preservation of Every Branch: The inclusion of Jeuel testifies that God not only upheld the messianic Perez line but also safeguarded the more obscure Zerahite branch, displaying covenant fidelity to all Judah. Connections to the Broader Canon • Judahite hope: The survival of diverse Judahite clans anticipates the New Testament fulfillment of Judah’s promises in Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:2-3). Ministry Applications 1. Faithfulness in Obscurity: Most believers serve outside public notice, yet Scripture preserves their names. Local church members who labor behind the scenes mirror Jeuel’s quiet importance. Summary Jeuel, though mentioned only once, stands as a monument to God’s meticulous care for every segment of His people. His leadership in repopulating Jerusalem illustrates how ordinary families, preserved through exile and restored to their inheritance, participate in the unfolding plan that ultimately centers on Christ. Forms and Transliterations יְעוּאֵ֑ל יעואל yə‘ū’êl yə·‘ū·’êl yeuElLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 9:6 HEB: בְּנֵי־ זֶ֖רַח יְעוּאֵ֑ל וַאֲחֵיהֶ֖ם שֵׁשׁ־ NAS: of Zerah [were] Jeuel and their relatives, KJV: of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, INT: the sons of Zerah Jeuel and their brethren six 1 Occurrence |
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