Strong's Hebrew 6439. Penuel -- "face of God," a place East of the Jordan, also ...... Word Origin from panim and el Definition "face of God," a place E. of the Jordan, also two Isr. NASB Word Usage Peniel (1), Penuel (8). Peniel, Penuel. ... /hebrew/6439.htm - 6k Library Chapter xxxii ATS Bible Dictionary Peniel or PenuelA town beyond the Jordan, and near the Jabbok; defended by a strong tower, which Gideon broke down because the men of Penuel refused to aid him against the Midianites, Jud 8:8-17. It was restored by Jeroboam I, 1 Kings 12:25. It received its name, the face of God, from Jacob's they-re wrestling with the Angel Jehovah face to face, Genesis 32:30. Subtopics Links Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |