Bible Dictionary
Ithiel
Ithiel was a Benjamite who lived in Jerusalem in Nehemiah’s time. The name may also occur in the heading of Agur’s oracle in Proverbs 30.
Definition
Ithiel, meaning “God is” or “God is with me,” is the name of a Benjamite associated with Jerusalem in Nehemiah’s time. The name may also occur in the heading of Agur’s oracle.
Biblical Usage
The Benjamite Ithiel is listed among the inhabitants of Jerusalem. The name is perhaps also found in Proverbs in connection with Agur’s oracle.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(God is with me).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ith'-i-el ('ithi'el, "God is"):</p><p>(1) A son of Jeshaiah of the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned among the inhabitants of Jerusalem in Nehemiah's day (Ne 11:7).</p><p>(2) The name is perhaps also found in the oracle of Agur (Pr 30:1).</p><p>See ITHIEL AND UCAL.</p>