Who was Deuel in the Bible?
Lived during the years in Egypt and the wilderness
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. Deuel appears in 5 verses of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Deuel?
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 Num.1.14, Eliasaph is identified as the son of Deuel when Moses and Aaron take a census of the Israelites. Later, in Num.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 Num.7.42,47, where he presents the offering for the tribe of Gad during the dedication of the tabernacle. In Num.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.
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Deuel appear in the Bible?
Deuel is referenced in 5 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Numbers 1:14
- Numbers 2:14
- Numbers 7:42
- Numbers 7:47
- Numbers 10:20
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Deuel.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Deuel?
Deuel appears in 5 verses, all of them in Numbers.
Which books of the Bible mention Deuel?
Just one: Numbers.
Where can I read every verse about Deuel?
This page lists 5 of them. Protos carries all 5, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
