neiel Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
neiel in 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.
neiel in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
NE'IEL (treasured of God), a place which formed one of the landmarks of the boundary of Asher and Zebulun. Josh 19:27. It occurs between Jiphthah-el and Cabul. Neiel may possibly be represented by Mi'ar, a village conspicuously placed on a lofty mountain-brow just halfway between the two. Conder suggests Y'anin, 16 miles east of Caesarea, as the site of Neiel.
neiel in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
A landmark on Asher's border (Joshua 19:27). Now perhaps Mi'ar on a mountain brow, half way between Cabul and Jefat (Jiphthahel).