Jehiel
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Jehiel in the Bible?
Jehiel is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is living.' It appears multiple times in the Hebrew Bible to identify various individuals, including the father of Gibeon.
SIGNIFICANCE
The recurrence of this name across different genealogical lists in Chronicles illustrates the common practice of theophoric naming in ancient Israelite culture.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Jehiel reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Jehiel in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Jehiel clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Jehiel." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jehiel/