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Reuel

Reuel in the Bible — son of Esau (GEN 36:4, 10, 17). Reuel belonged to the tribe of Edomite. Referenced in 7 scripture passages.

Name meaning: the shepherd or friend of God

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Gender
male
Tribe
Edomite
Scripture References
7 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
6 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Reuelproper name
Hebrew
רְעוּאֵל
Transliteration
rəuel
Meaning
friend of G-d [El]
Greek
Ραγουηλ
Reference
GEN 36:4
Strong's
H7467

Family & Relationships (6)

son

Esau(GEN 36:4)
Mahalath(GEN 36:4)

father

Nahath(GEN 36:13)
Zerah(GEN 36:13)
Shammah(GEN 36:13)
Mizzah(GEN 36:13)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Reuel in the Bible?

Reuel is described in the Bible as son of Esau (GEN 36:4, 10, 17). Reuel belonged to the tribe of Edomite.

What does the name Reuel mean?

The name Reuel means “the shepherd or friend of God” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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