Etymology and Meaning:
The name "Abdeel" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "servant of God" or "disciple of God." The name is derived from two Hebrew words: "Abd," meaning "servant," and "El," meaning "God."

Biblical Reference:
Abdeel is mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Jeremiah. The reference to Abdeel is found in Jeremiah 36:26. In this context, Abdeel is identified as the father of Shelemiah.

Scriptural Context:
In the Book of Jeremiah, Abdeel is mentioned during the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah. The prophet Jeremiah had dictated a scroll containing the words of the Lord, which Baruch, his scribe, read aloud in the temple. When the officials heard the words, they reported them to the king. King Jehoiakim, upon hearing the scroll read, was displeased and ordered it to be destroyed. He then commanded the arrest of Jeremiah and Baruch.

Jeremiah 36:26 :
"Instead, the king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son, Seraiah son of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel to arrest Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet. But the LORD had hidden them."

Role and Significance:
Abdeel himself does not play a direct role in the narrative, but his son, Shelemiah, is one of the individuals tasked by King Jehoiakim to arrest Jeremiah and Baruch. This indicates that Abdeel's family held a position of some authority or influence, as they were involved in the king's affairs. The mention of Abdeel highlights the familial connections and the roles of various individuals in the political and religious landscape of Judah during Jeremiah's prophetic ministry.

Historical and Cultural Context:
The period during which Abdeel is mentioned was a tumultuous time for the Kingdom of Judah. King Jehoiakim reigned from approximately 609 to 598 BC, a time marked by political instability and the looming threat of Babylonian conquest. Prophets like Jeremiah were often at odds with the ruling authorities due to their messages of impending judgment and calls for repentance. The actions of Shelemiah, Abdeel's son, reflect the tension between the prophetic voices and the royal administration.

Related Entries:
· Jeremiah: A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile.
· Jehoiakim: The king of Judah during whose reign Abdeel is mentioned. Known for his opposition to Jeremiah's prophecies.
· Baruch: The scribe and companion of Jeremiah, who played a significant role in recording and disseminating Jeremiah's prophecies.Abdeel

a vapor; a cloud of God

Abdeel

father of Shelemiah. (Jeremiah 36:26)

Servant of God, (Jeremiah 36:26), the father of Shelemiah. ABDEEL

ab'-de-el (`abhdeel, "servant of God"): The father of Shelemiah, one of the officers whom King Jehoiakim commanded to arrest Baruch, the scribe, and Jeremiah the prophet (Jeremiah 36:26).

5655. Abdeel -- "servant of God," a man of Judah
... 5654, 5655. Abdeel. 5656 . "servant of God," a man of Judah. Transliteration:
Abdeel Phonetic Spelling: (ab-deh-ale') Short Definition: Abdeel. ...
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The Writing of an Ancient Book
... He also ordered Jerahmeel, his son, and Seraiah, the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah,
the son of Abdeel, to seize Baruch, the scribe, and Jeremiah, the prophet ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/the writing of an ancient.htm

Chapter xxv
... These are the names of the sons of Ishmael named according to their generations:
the first-born of Ishmael Nebaioth; and Kedar and Abdeel and Mibsam, and ...
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Concerning Abimelech; and Concerning Ismael the Son of Abraham ...
... Of this wife were born to Ismael twelve sons; Nabaioth, Kedar, Abdeel, Mabsam, Idumas,
Masmaos, Masaos, Chodad, Theman, Jetur, Naphesus, Cadmas. ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 12 concerning abimelech and.htm

Abdeel (1 Occurrence)
... Servant of God, (Jeremiah 36:26), the father of Shelemiah. Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia. ABDEEL. ... Multi-Version Concordance Abdeel (1 Occurrence). ...
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Shelemiah (10 Occurrences)
... (8) Ancestor of Jehudi (Jeremiah 36:14). (9) Septuagint omits.) Son of Abdeel, one
of the men sent by Jehoiakim to seize Baruch and Jeremiah after Baruch had ...
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Abdi (3 Occurrences)

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Jerahmeel (9 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 36:26 The king commanded Jerahmeel the king's son, and Seraiah the son
of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and ...
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Jerah'meel (8 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 36:26 And the king commandeth Jerahmeel son of Hammelek, and Seraiah son
of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe, and ...
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Abda (2 Occurrences)

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Azriel (3 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 36:26 The king commanded Jerahmeel the king's son, and Seraiah the son
of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and ...
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Az'ri-el (2 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 36:26 The king commanded Jerahmeel the king's son, and Seraiah the son
of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and ...
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Shelemi'ah (10 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 36:26 And the king commandeth Jerahmeel son of Hammelek, and Seraiah son
of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe, and ...
/s/shelemi'ah.htm - 9k

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