Bible Dictionary
Neiel
Neiel was a town on the boundary of Asher, between Jiphthah-el and Cabul. Its precise identification is uncertain.
Definition
Neiel was a town on the boundary of Asher, situated between Jiphthah-el and Cabul. Its exact identification is uncertain. It may possibly be the same place as Neah, which is mentioned in the boundary of Zebulun.
Biblical Usage
Neiel appears once in the description of the boundary of the tribe of Asher.
Historical Background
Suggested locations include Mi’ar, between possible sites for Jiphthah-el and Cabul, and the unidentified site associated with Neah. The supplied material does not establish a precise location.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Dwelling-place of God, a town in the territory of Asher, near its southern border (Josh. 19:27). It has been identified with the ruin Y’anin, near the outlet of the Wady esh Sha-ghur, less than 2 miles north of Kabul, and 16 miles east of Caesarea.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(moved by God), a place which formed one of the landmarks of the boundary of the tribe of Asher. (Joshua 19:27) only. It occurs between Jiphthahel and Cabul. If the former of these be identified with Jefat, and the latter with Kabul, eight or nine miles east-southeast of Akka, then Neiel may possibly be represented by Mi’ar, a village conspicuously placed on a lofty mountain brow, just halfway between the two.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ne`i'-el (ne`i'el; Codex Vaticanus Inael; Codex Alexandrinus Aniel): A town on the boundary between Zebulun and Asher mentioned between Jiftah-el and Cabul (Jos 19:27). It may be the same as Neah (Jos 19:13), but the place is not identified.</p>