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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

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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

Family & Relationships (2)

wife

Heber(JDG 4:17)

killer

Sisera(JDG 4:21)

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.

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