Jeuel is a name found in the King James Bible, appearing 1 time in the text.
Who This Was
Jeuel was a descendant of Zerah, one of the sons of Judah, and he is named in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah recorded in 1 Chronicles. The source note identifies him as one of the sons of Zerah. He appears in a listing of families within Judah, a tribe that held a central place in Israel’s history and from which the line of David, and ultimately the Messiah, would come.
Jeuel is mentioned only once in the King James Bible, in 1 Chronicles 9:6: “And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.” This verse comes within a larger register of the people who lived in Jerusalem, particularly the heads of families and those who served in various roles connected with the worship of God. Jeuel is listed among the descendants of Zerah, alongside a group described as “their brethren,” numbering six hundred and ninety.
Scripture records nothing further about Jeuel himself—no deed, no speech, no personal incident. He is known only as a name within a family record, counted among the men of Judah who were part of the community in Jerusalem. His inclusion in the chronicle shows that he belonged to the covenant people and to a recognized clan, and that his place among the sons of Zerah was remembered in Israel’s genealogical record.
The Name
The name Jeuel appears in the Hebrew text of 1 Chronicles as יְעוּאֵל (Ye’uel). Its meaning is not as firmly established as some biblical names, and scholars have offered more than one suggestion. A common proposal connects it to a root meaning “God” with a sense such as “God sweeps away” or “carried away by God,” but this is not certain. Because the meaning of this particular name is not clearly recoverable, it is best to state plainly that no single, well-established meaning can be given with confidence. What can be said is that the name, like many Hebrew names, appears to include a reference to God.
A Closing Thought
Most of us will never be remembered by many people, and that is not a failure. Jeuel’s entire legacy in Scripture is one line in a family record—no miracle, no speech, no great act. Yet he was counted. He belonged to a people, a tribe, and a promise far larger than himself. There is quiet comfort in that. God’s story is carried forward not only by the famous but by countless faithful people whose names are written down and known to Him. A life hidden in the ordinary is still held within the purposes of God.
At a Glance
- Gender: Male
- Testament: Old
- Mentions in the KJV: 1
Where It Appears in Scripture
- 1 Chronicles 9:6 — And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.