Lexical Summary Yeriel: Jeriel Original Word: יְרִיאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jeriel From yarah and 'el; thrown of God; Jeriel, an Israelite -- Jeriel. Compare Yruw'el. see HEBREW yarah see HEBREW 'el see HEBREW Yruw'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yarah and el Definition "thrown by God," a man of Issachar NASB Translation Jeriel (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְרִיאֵל (= יְרוּאֵל) proper name, masculine chief of tribe of Issachar, 1 Chronicles 7:2, ᵐ5 Πειηλ, Ιερεηλ; ᵐ5L Ιαρουηλ. Topical Lexicon Name and Meaning Jeriel is a compound Hebrew personal name built on the divine element “El.” Its components suggest the idea of being “founded,” “established,” or “reverenced” by God. The name therefore communicates stability derived from relationship with the LORD. Biblical Occurrence Jeriel appears once in Scripture, in 1 Chronicles 7:2, within the genealogies of Israel: “The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Samuel—heads of their families; during the reign of David, the descendants of Tola numbered 22,600.” (1 Chronicles 7:2) Tribal and Genealogical Setting • Tribe: Issachar Tola, the firstborn of Issachar (Genesis 46:13), produced a line that remained prominent for centuries. Jeriel, listed third among Tola’s six sons, is specifically noted as a “head” (Hebrew, rôsh) of a family unit. The Chronicler records that, by David’s time, the entire Tolite clan had grown to a sizeable, well-organized contingent of fighting men, pointing to responsible leadership under figures such as Jeriel. Historical Context The genealogies of 1 Chronicles highlight continuity between the patriarchal promises and the monarchy. They were likely compiled after the exile to remind the restored community of its roots. By recording Jeriel’s name, the Chronicler underscores that even seemingly obscure ancestors contributed to Israel’s covenant story: 1. Preservation of inheritance within Issachar’s allotted territory (Joshua 19:17-23). Spiritual Significance 1. Covenant Continuity—Jeriel’s single attestation still links him to God’s faithfulness in maintaining every tribal branch. The mention of his name testifies that no part of God’s people is forgotten. Lessons for Ministry Today • Faithful Obscurity: Many believers serve without recognition, yet their spiritual lineage may prove significant in ways only eternity will reveal. Related Biblical Themes • Genealogies as Theology (1 Chronicles 1–9) See Also Tola; Issachar; Genealogies of Chronicles; Divine Foundations (Psalm 87:1) Forms and Transliterations וִֽ֠ירִיאֵל ויריאל Viriel wî·rî·’êl wîrî’êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:2 HEB: עֻזִּ֡י וּרְפָיָ֡ה וִֽ֠ירִיאֵל וְיַחְמַ֨י וְיִבְשָׂ֜ם NAS: Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, KJV: and Rephaiah, and Jeriel, and Jahmai, INT: Uzzi and Rephaiah and Jeriel and Jahmai and Jibsam 1 Occurrence |
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