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Reuel

Meaning: friend of God

This is the name of 3 biblical men.

1. Reuel, a son of Esau and Bashemath

   He is a son of Esau through Esau’s wife Bashemath (aka Basemath).

   The patriarch of 4 Edomite tribes, his 4 sons all became tribal chiefs (dukes) in the land of Edom.

   Relatives

   • Father: Esau
   • Mother: Bashemath
   • Grandfather: Ishmael, son of Abraham
   • Wife: not named
   • Sisters: not named or numbered in the Bible
   • Sons: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, Mizzah
   • Daughters: not named or numbered in the Bible

   Genesis 36:4, 10; 1 Chronicles 1:35

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   • Who is Esau?
   • Who is Bashemath?
   • Who and what is Edom?
   • Who are the Edomites?

2. Reuel, priest of Midian

   Reuel is called “The priest of Midian.” He became Moses' father-in-law (Exodus 2:18) = Raguel (Numbers 10:29).

   If he be identified with Jethro, then this may be regarded as his proper name, and Jether or Jethro (i.e., “excellency”) as his official title.

   “Moses’ father in law is also called Reuel (Exodus 2:18) and Raguel (Numbers 10:29). These are probably two forms of his given name, while the name Jethro was associated with his priestly office (Exodus 18:1).” —Dr. Henry M. Morris, The Defender's Bible

   • What is Midian?
   • Who are the Midianites?
   • Who is Moses? and what is his significance? Amazing facts!
   • Who is Jethro?

3. Reuel, father of Eliasaph

   This Reuel is the father of a Gadite captain named Eliasaph, a man mentioned in Numbers 2:14.

   He is also called Deuel (Numbers 1:14; 7:42).

   • Who is Eliasaph?
   • Who is Gad? and what is the Tribe of Gad?

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