Deuel

Deuel (Doo´uhl)

The father of Eliasaph, Moses’s assistant from the tribe of Gad (Num 1:14); he is named in connection with his son’s tribal leadership functions in making offerings (Num 7:42; Num 7:47) and in the procession of companies in the wilderness (Num 10:20).

Num 1:14

14From Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel.

Num 7:42

42On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel, the leader of the Gadites:

Num 7:47

47and for the sacrifice of well-being, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliasaph son of Deuel.

Num 10:20

20and over the company of the tribe of Gad was Eliasaph son of Deuel.

HarperCollins Dictionary

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