Etymology and Meaning:
The name "Jeruel" is believed to mean "founded by God" or "taught by God." This reflects the biblical tradition of naming places with meanings that signify divine intervention or presence.

Biblical Reference:
Jeruel is mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in 2 Chronicles 20:16. It is the site where King Jehoshaphat of Judah was instructed by God to confront the invading armies of Moab, Ammon, and Mount Seir. The passage reads: "Tomorrow you are to march down against them. You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley facing the wilderness of Jeruel" (2 Chronicles 20:16).

Historical and Geographical Context:
Jeruel is described as a wilderness area, indicating a sparsely populated or uninhabited region. The exact location of Jeruel is not definitively known today, but it is believed to be situated near the ascent of Ziz, possibly in the vicinity of the Dead Sea or the Judean wilderness. This area would have been strategically significant, providing a natural setting for the ambush and subsequent victory of Jehoshaphat's forces.

Theological Significance:
The wilderness of Jeruel holds theological importance as the backdrop for one of the most remarkable demonstrations of faith and divine deliverance in the Bible. In 2 Chronicles 20, King Jehoshaphat, faced with overwhelming odds, sought the Lord's guidance through prayer and fasting. The prophet Jahaziel delivered God's message, assuring the king and the people of Judah that the battle was not theirs but God's. The victory at Jeruel was achieved not through conventional warfare but through faith, worship, and obedience to God's command.

The event at Jeruel underscores several key themes in biblical theology:

1. Divine Sovereignty: The narrative highlights God's control over the affairs of nations and His ability to deliver His people from seemingly insurmountable challenges.

2. Faith and Obedience: Jehoshaphat's response to God's promise—leading his people in worship and praise before the battle—demonstrates the power of faith and obedience in the life of believers.

3. Worship as Warfare: The account illustrates the concept of worship as a form of spiritual warfare, where the act of praising God becomes a means of securing victory over adversaries.

4. God's Faithfulness: The deliverance at Jeruel serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to protect and preserve His covenant people.

Cultural and Liturgical Impact:
The account of Jeruel has been a source of inspiration for countless believers throughout history. It is often cited in sermons and teachings to encourage faith in God's providence and to emphasize the importance of worship and prayer in the face of trials. The account has also influenced Christian liturgical practices, where songs of praise and declarations of faith are integral to communal worship.

In summary, Jeruel is more than just a geographical location; it is a symbol of God's miraculous intervention and a testament to the power of faith and worship in the life of His people.Jeruel

fear, or vision of God

Jeruel

(founded by God), The wilderness of, the place in which Jehoshaphat was informed by Jahaziel the Levite that he should encounter the hordes of Ammon, Moab and the Mehunims. (2 Chronicles 20:16) The name has not been met with.

Founded by God, a "desert" on the ascent from the valley of the Dead Sea towards Jerusalem. It lay beyond the wilderness of Tekoa, in the direction of Engedi (2 Chronicles 20:16, 20). It corresponds with the tract of country now called el-Hasasah. JERUEL

je-roo'-el, jer'-oo-el (yeru'el, "founded by El"): Jahaziel prophesied that King Jehoshaphat should meet the hordes of Moabites and Ammonites, after they had come up by the "ascent of Ziz," "at the end of the valley (i.e. wady), before the wilderness of Jeruel" (2 Chronicles 20:16). The particular part of the wilderness intended, is unknown. Cheyne (Encyclopedia Biblica) thinks this may be an error for the Jezreel of Judah, mentioned in Joshua 15:56, etc.

See JEZREEL.

3385. Yruw'el -- perhaps to be stupefied
Yruw'el. 3384, 3385. Yruw'el. 3385a . perhaps to be stupefied. Transliteration:
Yruw'el Phonetic Spelling: (yer-oo-ale') Short Definition: Jeruel. Jeruel ...
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3385b. Yeruel -- "founded by God," a location probably in the ...
... 3385a, 3385b. Yeruel. 3386 . "founded by God," a location probably in the
wilderness of Judah. Transliteration: Yeruel Short Definition: Jeruel. ...
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Jehoshaphat
... Tomorrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the cliff of Ziz; and
ye shall find them at the end of the brook, before the wilderness of Jeruel. ...
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Jeruel (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JERUEL. je-roo'-el ... etc. See JEZREEL.
Multi-Version Concordance Jeruel (1 Occurrence). 2 Chronicles ...
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Jeru'el (1 Occurrence)
Jeru'el. Jeruel, Jeru'el. Jerusalem . Multi-Version Concordance Jeru'el (1
Occurrence). ... (See RSV). Jeruel, Jeru'el. Jerusalem . Reference Bible.
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Ziz (1 Occurrence)
... 16 Tomorrow go down against them: behold, they come up by the ascent of Ziz; and
you shall find them at the end of the valley, before the wilderness of Jeruel. ...
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Jerub-besheth (1 Occurrence)
Jerub-besheth. Jerub'besheth, Jerub-besheth. Jeruel . Multi-Version Concordance ...
Jerub'besheth, Jerub-besheth. Jeruel . Reference Bible.
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Wilderness (304 Occurrences)
... peninsula; of Sin (17:1), Sinai (Leviticus 7:38), Moab (Deuteronomy 2:8), Judah
(Judges 1:16), Ziph, Maon, En-gedi (1 Samuel 23:14, 24; 24:1), Jeruel and Tekoa ...
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Climbing (3 Occurrences)
... 16 Tomorrow go down against them: behold, they come up by the ascent of Ziz; and
you shall find them at the end of the valley, before the wilderness of Jeruel. ...
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Cliff (11 Occurrences)
... 16 To morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the cliff of Ziz;
and ye shall find them at the end of the brook, before the wilderness of Jeruel...
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Gorge (19 Occurrences)
... 16 Tomorrow go down against them: behold, they come up by the ascent of Ziz; and
you shall find them at the end of the valley, before the wilderness of Jeruel. ...
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March (41 Occurrences)
... 16 Tomorrow go down against them: behold, they come up by the ascent of Ziz; and
you shall find them at the end of the valley, before the wilderness of Jeruel. ...
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Slope (29 Occurrences)
... 20:16 Go down against them tomorrow: see, they are coming up by the slope of Ziz;
at the end of the valley, before the waste land of Jeruel, you will come face ...
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