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Ammiel

Meaning: people of God.

This was the name of 4 Biblical men.

  1. 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.

  2. Ammiel, father of Machir of Lo-debar

    Prince Mephibosheth resided in Machir house (2 Samuel 9:4-5; 17:27).

  3. 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.

  4. 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