Overview
The Bible addresses reuel across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis, 1 Chronicles and Numbers. Closely related themes include Edomites, Nahath, Shammah and Zerah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau and Eliphaz.
Key Bible verses about reuel
Old Testament
Genesis
And Adah bare to Esau Eliphaz; and Bashemath bare Reuel;
These are the names of Esau's sons; Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Bashemath the wife of Esau.
And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
1 Chronicles
The sons of Esau; Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.
The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.
And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephathiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;
People in the Bible and reuel
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying reuel for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 36:4, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis, 1 Chronicles and Numbers each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Esau and Eliphaz and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Edomites, Nahath, Shammah and Zerah.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about reuel?
The Bible addresses reuel across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis, 1 Chronicles and Numbers. Closely related themes include Edomites, Nahath, Shammah and Zerah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau and Eliphaz.
How many Bible verses are about reuel?
The Bible references reuel in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention reuel?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 36:4: “And Adah bare to Esau Eliphaz; and Bashemath bare Reuel;”
Which people in the Bible are associated with reuel?
Esau and Eliphaz.
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