Bible Dictionary
Irpeel
Irpeel was an unidentified city allotted to the tribe of Benjamin.
Definition
Irpeel was a city allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. Its exact location remains unidentified.
Biblical Usage
Irpeel is named among the cities belonging to Benjamin.
Historical Background
No certain trace of Irpeel has been discovered. It may possibly be represented by Rafat, a ruin north of el-Jib, though this identification is uncertain.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(God heals), one of the cities of Benjamin. (Joshua 18:27) No trace has yet been discovered of its situation.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ur'-pe-el, ir'-pe-el (yirpe'el): An unidentified city in Benjamin (Jos 18:27). It may possibly be represented by Rafat, a ruin to the North of el-Jib, the ancient Gibeon.</p>