Lexical Definition
דְּעוּאֵל Dᵉʻûwʼêl (deh-oo-ale') Deuel N:N-M-P
from יָדַע and אֵל; known of God
Deuel.
- § Deuel = "they know God"
- Deuel, an Israelite
1) father of Eliasaph, the captain of the tribe of Gad at the time of the numbering of the people at Sinai, also called 'Reuel'
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.14
- father of: Eliasaph (אֶלְיָסָף); also called Reuel at Num.2.14
- Also named: re.u.el (רְעוּאֵל "Reuel" רְעוּאֵל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
דְּעוּאֵל proper name, masculine a Gadite, Num 1:14; Num 7:42; Num 7:47; Num 10:20, but ᵐ5 in all Παγουηλ, so ⅏ ᵑ6; = רְעוּאֵל Num 2:14, where, however, ᵑ9 and Hebrew Manuscripts ׳ד (all P); see further below רעה. p. 944 ff
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 1:14 · 2:14 · 7:42 · 7:47 · 10:20 |
Profile
Male • Father of Eliasaph • Father of Eliasaph, leader of the tribe of Gad
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Deuel, also called Reuel, was the father of Eliasaph, who was the leader of the tribe of Gad during the wilderness journey. (Num.1.14; 7.42,47; 10.20; 2.14)
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.14;
- referred to as Deuel דְּעוּאֵל, or Reuel רְעוּאֵל;
- father of Eliasaph אֶלְיָסָף.
Deuel, also known as Reuel, is mentioned in the book of Numbers as the father of Eliasaph, who was the leader of the tribe of Gad during Israel's wilderness journey. In Numbers 1:14, Eliasaph is identified as the son of Deuel when Moses and Aaron take a census of the Israelites.
Later, in Numbers 2:14, Eliasaph is again mentioned as the leader of the tribe of Gad, and his father's name is given as Reuel. This variation in names has led some scholars to conclude that Deuel and Reuel refer to the same person, with the names being used interchangeably.
Eliasaph's leadership role is further highlighted in Numbers 7:42,47, where he presents the offering for the tribe of Gad during the dedication of the tabernacle. In Numbers 10:20, Eliasaph is once again mentioned as the leader of the Gadites when the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai.
The mention of Deuel/Reuel in these passages serves to identify Eliasaph and emphasize his role as a tribal leader during a significant period in Israel's history. As the father of Eliasaph, Deuel/Reuel would have been a respected figure within the tribe of Gad.
All entries for Deuel or Reuel: דְּעוּאֵל ☩ רְעוּאֵל
Related Profiles:
- Eliasaph (child)