Neiel
נְעִיאֵל/NEE-ee-el/
“Dwelling place of God”
Summary
Neiel was a town on the southern or southeastern border of the territory of Asher.
☩Location
Neiel is mentioned as one of the landmarks on the boundary of the tribe of Asher. It occurs in the text between the mentions of Jiphthahel and Cabul. Eusebius and Jerome placed it in the mountain region, about sixteen miles east of Caesarea, near medicinal springs. Various modern identifications have been proposed, including Mi'ar on a mountain brow halfway between Cabul and Jefat.
Key verses:Joshua 19:27
Related Verses1 mention
Joshua· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Neiel," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VI (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Neiel," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).