English Dictionary: Reuel | by the DICT Development Group |
2 results for Reuel | |
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]: | |
Reuel 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). | |
From Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's) [hitchcock]: | |
Reuel, the shepherd or friend of God |