bet ha.e.li identifies Hiel by his association with Bethel in the account of Jericho’s rebuilding.

The term is attested as a masculine singular gentilic identifying Hiel in connection with Bethel in the account of his rebuilding of Jericho.

1. Identifier for Hiel connected with Bethel · dominant

   In 1 Kings 16:34, the masculine singular gentilic form qualifies Hiel as he builds Jericho and loses his firstborn at its foundation and his youngest at its gates. The APB renders the clause “Hiel the Bethelite,” presenting the term as Hiel’s identifying designation.

   1 Kings 16:34

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 1 Kings 16:34, the APB presents the designation in “Hiel the Bethelite.” As a translation beyond the verse’s overall identification of Hiel.