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Ammiel
Meaning: people of God.
This was the name of 4 Biblical men.
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Ammiel, an Israelite spy
He is one of the 12 spies sent by Moses to search the land of Canaan (Numbers 13:12)
He was one of the 10 who perished by a plague for their unfavorable report (Numbers 14:37) which demonstrated their lack of faith in God.
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Ammiel, father of Machir of Lo-debar
Prince Mephibosheth resided in Machir house (2 Samuel 9:4-5; 17:27).
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Ammiel, father of Queen Bathsheba
also known as: Eliam
the father of Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, and afterwards of David (1 Chronicles 3:5)
He is called Eliam in 2 Samuel 11:3.
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Ammiel, son of Obed-edom
He is one of the sons of Obed-edom the Levite (1 Chronicles 26:5).
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Article Version: May 10, 2026