Bible Dictionary

Bethelite

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

A designation of Hiel (q.v.), who rebuilt Jericho and experienced the curse pronounced long before (1 Kings 16:34).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

beth'-el-it: The term applied to a man who in the days of Ahab rebuilt Jericho (1Ki 16:34).

See HIEL.