Lexical Definition
עַבְדְּאֵל ʻAbdᵉʼêl (ab-deh-ale') Abdeel N:N-M-P
from עָבַד and אֵל; serving God
Abdeel. Compare עַבְדִיאֵל.
- § Abdeel = "servant of God"
- Abdeel, an Israelite
1) father of Shelemiah of Judah in the time of Jeremiah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עַבְדְּאֵ֔ל | Abdeel | Jer.36.26 |
| Αβδεήλ | of Abdeel | LXX.Jer.36.26 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.26
- father of: Shelemiah (שֶׁלֶמְיָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עַבְדְּאֵל proper name, masculine (servant of El, compare עַבְדִּיאֵל) name in Judah Jer 36:26 ᵐ5 Ες(δ)ριηλ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Jeremiah | 36:26 |
Profile
Male • Father of Shelemiah • Father of Shelemiah, an official under King Jehoiakim
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Abdeel was the father of Shelemiah, an official sent by King Jehoiakim to arrest Baruch and Jeremiah.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.26;
- only referred to as Abdeel עַבְדְּאֵל;
- father of Shelemiah שֶׁלֶמְיָה.
Abdeel is mentioned in Jeremiah 36:26 as the father of Shelemiah, an official during the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah. When Jeremiah's scribe, Baruch, read the prophet's warnings in the temple, King Jehoiakim ordered Jerahmeel, Seraiah, and Shelemiah to arrest both Baruch and Jeremiah. However, the Lord hid them from the officials.
All entries for Abdeel: עַבְדְּאֵל
Related Profiles:
- Shelemiah (child)