Boy Old Testament Known
Deuel
the knowledge of God
דְּעוּאֵל de.u.el
Deuel (Hebrew: דְּעוּאֵל, de.u.el) means “the knowledge of God”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 5 verses across 1 book of the Bible. In 2016 it was given to 5 children in the United States. Appears in the same passages as Abidan.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Deuel
father of Eliasaph
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At a glance
- Verses
- 5 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Exodus
Using it today
Based on 2016 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2016 | 5 | Steady |
| All-time total | 13 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 8 in 1935 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Numbers 1:14 |
| Last appears | Numbers 10:20 |
| Cross-references | 28 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Eliasaph co-occurrence Appears with Eliasaph in Numbers 7.
- Gad co-occurrence Appears with Gad in Numbers 7.
- Abidan co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Abidan.
- Elizur co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Elizur.
- Ahiezer co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ahiezer.
- Ahira co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ahira.
- Eliab co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Eliab.
- Ammishaddai co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ammishaddai.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.14;
father of: Eliasaph (H0460); also called Reuel at Num.2.14;
Also named: re.u.el (רְעוּאֵל "Reuel" H7467I)
§ Deuel = "they know God"
father of Eliasaph, the captain of the tribe of Gad at the time of the numbering of the people at Sinai, also called 'Reuel'
Deuel, also called Reuel, was the father of Eliasaph, who was the leader of the tribe of Gad during the wilderness journey.
The biblical story
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.
Key verses
Deuel appears in 5 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Of Gad; Eliasaph the son of Deuel.
Numbers 1:14 -
Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.
Numbers 2:14 -
On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad, offered:
Numbers 7:42 -
And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel.
Numbers 7:47 -
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.
Numbers 10:20
Show all 5 references
Numbers (5)
- Numbers 1:14
- Numbers 2:14
- Numbers 7:42
- Numbers 7:47
- Numbers 10:20