Jael

American

[jey-uhl] / ˈdʒeɪ əl /

noun

(in the Bible) a woman who killed Sisera by hammering a tent pin into his head as he slept.

Jael British

/ ˈdʒeɪəl /

noun

Old Testament the woman who killed Sisera when he took refuge in her tent (Judges 4:17–21)

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Sierra Canyon 2, Burroughs 0: Jael Long and Kaylee Ton combined for the shutout.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

“I understand how frustrated people feel about being able to find a provider,” said Jael Weinberg, a licensed mental health counselor and registered art therapist in Seattle.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2023

“I’m sure the administrators are like ‘I can’t wait until Jael graduates,’” she said with a laugh, before shifting her tone.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2020

His sisters Jael and Angelina were 5 and 2, and his brother Zephaniah was 9 years old.

From Fox News • Dec. 1, 2018

If I go alone I break no oath, and Jael will be able henceforth implicitly to trust in my honour.

From The Haunted Room A Tale by A. L. O. E.

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