Hiel was a man from Bethel who rebuilt Jericho during the time of the divided kingdom, mentioned in 1 Kings 16:34; father of Abiram and Segub.
About Hiel
Bethelite in the days of King Ahab who fulfilled Joshua’s curse upon the city of Jericho (Jos 6:26; 1 Kgs 16:34). Joshua had said centuries before that anyone attempting to rebuild the city would suffer the loss of his oldest and youngest sons. It is unclear whether Hiel’s sons died a natural death or were killed in a punitive ritual.
Family Relationships
- Children 2
- Abiram (Son of Hiel), Segub
Key References
In Ahab’s days, Hiel the Bethelite rebuilt Jericho. At the cost of Abiram his firstborn he laid its foundation, and at the cost of Segub his youngest he set up its gates, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Joshua son of Nun.
All Scripture References (1)
1 Kings (1)
In Ahab’s days, Hiel the Bethelite rebuilt Jericho. At the cost of Abiram his firstborn he laid its foundation, and at the cost of Segub his youngest he set up its gates, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Joshua son of Nun.