Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Snatched away by God. ) A descendant of Benjamin (1 Chr. 9:35; 8:29). ) One of the Levites who took part in praising God on the removal of the ark to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 16:5). ) 2 Chr. 29:13. A Levite of the sons of Asaph. ) 2 Chr. 26:11. A scribe. ) 1 Chr. 5:7. A Reubenite chief. ) One of the chief Levites, who made an offering for the restoration of the Passover by Josiah (2 Chr. 35:9). ) Ezra 8:13. ) Ezra 10:43.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(treasured of God).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
JEI'EL (treasure of God). A Reubenite chief. 1 Chr 5:7. A Levite porter, one of the musicians of the second degree. 1 Chr 15:18, 1 Chr 15:21; 1 Chr 16:5. A Levite of the sons of Asaph. 2 Chr 20:14. " 2 Chr 26:11. A Levite who assisted in Hezekiah's reforms. 2 Chr 29:13. One of the chief Levites in Josiah's time. 2 Chr 35:9. One who came back with Ezra. Ezr 8:13. One who had taken a foreign wife. Ezr 10:43.