Easton’s Bible Dictionary

Reuel

Name meaningthe shepherd or friend of God

1.

Friend of God.

2.

A son of Esau and Bashemath (Gen. 36:4, 10; 1 Chr. 1:35).

3.

“The priest of Midian,” Moses’ father-in-law (Ex. 2:18)=Raguel (Num. 10:29). If he be identified with Jethro (q.v.), then this may be regarded as his proper name, and Jether or Jethro (i.e., “excellency”) as his official title.

4.

Num. 2:14, called also Deuel (1:14; 7:42).

Reuel in Nave’s Topical Bible13 references, arranged by theme

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