Jeiel, a descendant of Nebo, was among those who married foreign women during the time of Ezra and agreed to send them away.
descendant of Nebo who had married a foreign wife (EZR 10:43)
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· Also called · H3273 none · EZR 10:43 G-d [El] has preserved; [poss.] G-d [El] sweeps up
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yəiyel · H3273 · EZR 10:43 G-d [El] has preserved; [poss.] G-d [El] sweeps up
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Jeiel is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the descendants of Nebo who had married a foreign woman during the time of Ezra. When Ezra learned of the widespread intermarriage between the Israelites and the neighboring peoples, he called for repentance and reform. Jeiel was among those who agreed to send away their foreign wives and children, demonstrating their commitment to obey God's law and maintain the purity of the Israelite community.
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