reuel Summary and Overview

friend of God. (1.) A son of Esau and Bashemath (Gen. 36:4, 10; 1 Chr. 1:35). (2.) "The priest of Midian," Moses' father-in-law (Ex. 2:18)=Raguel (Num. 10:29). If he be identified with Jethro (q.v.), then this may be regarded as his proper name, and Jether or Jethro (i.e., "excellency") as his official title. (3.) Num. 2:14, called also Deuel (1:14; 7:42).

(friend of God) One of the sons of Esau, by his wife Bashemath, sister of Ishmael. #Ge 36:4,10,13,17; 1Ch 1:36,37| (B.C. about 1790.) 2. One of the names of Moses' father-in-law. #Ex 2:18| (B.C. 1530.) 3. Father of Eliasaph, the leader of the tribe of Gad at the time of the census at Sinai. #Nu 2:14| (B.C. 1490.) 4. A Benjamite, ancestor of Elah. #1Ch 9:8|

REU'EL (friend of God). 1. One of the sons of Esau by his wife Bashemath. Gen 36:4, 1 Kgs 16:10, 2 Kgs 11:13, 2 Sam 21:17; 1 Chr 1:35, 1 Chr 1:37. 2. Ex 2:18. See Jethro. 3. Num 2:14. See Deuel. 4. A Benjaniite chief. 1 Chr 9:8.

(See RAGUEL.) 1. Genesis 36:4; Genesis 36:10; Genesis 36:13; Genesis 36:17. 2. The father-in-law of Moses, Zipporah's father (Exodus 2:18). (See HOBAB.) 3. Numbers 2:14. DEUEL in Numbers 1:14; Numbers 7:42. 4. 1 Chronicles 9:8.