Jucal, also referred to as Jehucal in some translations, is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Jeremiah. He was a prominent official during the reign of King Zedekiah of Judah, serving in a period marked by political turmoil and prophetic activity. His role and actions are primarily documented in the context of the prophet Jeremiah's ministry.

Biblical References:

Jucal is mentioned specifically in Jeremiah 37:3 and Jeremiah 38:1. In Jeremiah 37:3 , it is recorded: "Yet King Zedekiah sent Jehucal son of Shelemiah and Zephaniah son of Maaseiah, the priest, to Jeremiah the prophet with this message: 'Please pray to the LORD our God for us.'" This passage highlights Jucal's involvement in the king's court and his participation in seeking divine guidance through the prophet Jeremiah during a time of national crisis.

In Jeremiah 38:1 , Jucal is again mentioned: "Now Shephatiah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur, Jehucal son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malchijah heard what Jeremiah was telling all the people." This verse introduces Jucal as one of the officials who heard Jeremiah's prophecies concerning the impending fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians.

Historical and Theological Context:

Jucal's presence in the narrative of Jeremiah places him in the late 7th to early 6th century BC, a time when the Kingdom of Judah was under threat from the Babylonian Empire. King Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, faced immense pressure as Babylonian forces besieged Jerusalem. In this context, Jucal's interactions with Jeremiah reflect the tension between the political leadership and the prophetic message.

Theologically, Jucal's account underscores the theme of resistance to prophetic warnings. Despite Jeremiah's consistent message urging submission to Babylon as God's ordained instrument of judgment, Jucal and other officials were part of a leadership that struggled to accept this divine directive. Their actions, including the eventual imprisonment of Jeremiah, illustrate the broader narrative of Judah's resistance to God's will as communicated through His prophets.

Role and Significance:

Jucal's role as an official in Zedekiah's court suggests he held a position of influence and responsibility. His involvement in conveying the king's request for prayer to Jeremiah indicates a recognition of the prophet's spiritual authority, even amidst political opposition. However, his later actions, as part of the group that sought to silence Jeremiah, reveal the complexities of leadership during a time of divine judgment.

Jucal's interactions with Jeremiah serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by those in authority when confronted with difficult prophetic truths. His account is a testament to the enduring struggle between political expediency and spiritual obedience, a theme that resonates throughout the biblical narrative.Jucal

mighty; perfect

Jucal

(powerful), son of Shelemiah. (Jeremiah 38:1)

JUCAL

joo'-kal.

See JEHUCAL.

3116. Yukal -- Jucal
... Yukal. 3117 . Jucal. Transliteration: Yukal Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-kal') Short
Definition: Jucal. ... Jucal A form of Yhuwkal; Jukal, an Israelite -- Jucal. ...
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3081. Yehukal -- "the LORD is able," a courtier of King Zedekiah
... Word Origin from Yhvh and yakol Definition "the LORD is able," a courtier of
King Zedekiah NASB Word Usage Jehucal (1), Jucal (1). Jehucal. ...
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The Siege. (xxi, xxxii-xxxiv, xxxvii, xxxviii. )
... XXXVIII.1. And Shephatiah, Mattan's son, Gedaliah Pashhur's son, Jucal Shelamiah's
son, and Pashhur Malchiah's son,(587) heard the words Jeremiah was speaking ...
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Jucal (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia JUCAL. joo'-kal. See JEHUCAL. Multi-Version
Concordance Jucal (1 Occurrence). Jeremiah 38:1 Shephatiah ...
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Jehucal (2 Occurrences)
... He is also called Jucal (Jeremiah 38:1). He was one of the two persons whom Zedekiah
sent to request the prophet Jeremiah to pray for the kingdom (Jeremiah 37:3 ...
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Shelemiah (10 Occurrences)
... (4) The father of Jehucal (or Jucal) in the reign of Zedekiah (Jeremiah 37:3;
Jeremiah 38:1; in the second passage the name is Shelemyahu). ...
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Juda (11 Occurrences)

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Jubilees
Jubilees. Jubilee, Jubilees. Jucal . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ... See
APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE. Jubilee, Jubilees. Jucal . Reference Bible.
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Gedali'ah (28 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 38:1 And Shephatiah son of Mattan, and Gedaliah son of Pashhur, and Jucal
son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malchiah, hear the words that Jeremiah ...
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Malchi'ah (3 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 38:1 And Shephatiah son of Mattan, and Gedaliah son of Pashhur, and Jucal
son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malchiah, hear the words that Jeremiah ...
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Mattan (3 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 38:1 Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashhur, and
Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur the son of Malchijah, heard the words ...
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Malkijah (13 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 38:1 And Shephatiah son of Mattan, and Gedaliah son of Pashhur, and Jucal
son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malchiah, hear the words that Jeremiah ...
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Malchiah (10 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 38:1 Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur,
and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the ...
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