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Jael
Jael in the Bible — wife of Heber the Kenite (JDG 4:17) who killed Sisera (JDG 4:21). Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “he that ascends; a kid”
Profile
- Gender
- female
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Jaelproper name
- Hebrew
- יָעֵל
- Transliteration
- yael
- Meaning
- mountain goat
- Greek
- Ιαηλ
- Reference
- JDG 4:17
- Strong's
- H3278
Notes
struck down Sisera
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jael in the Bible?
Jael is described in the Bible as wife of Heber the Kenite (JDG 4:17) who killed Sisera (JDG 4:21).
What does the name Jael mean?
The name Jael means “he that ascends; a kid” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.