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Jeiel, a descendant of Nebo, was among those who married foreign women during the time of Ezra and agreed to send them away.
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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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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3273
And from the descendants of Nebo: Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Jaddai, Joel, and Benaiah.
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