Levite musician; descendant of Jeduthun; lived in Jerusalem.
Galal
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in 1 Chronicles 9:16.
גָּלָלGalal
The name means “a roll, a wheel.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Galal Written by AI
Galal is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:16 and Nehemiah 11:17 as one of the Levites who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He was a descendant of Jeduthun, one of the three chief musicians appointed by David to lead worship in the temple (1 Chronicles 25:1). Galal's inclusion in these lists suggests that he, like his ancestor Jeduthun, was a skilled musician who served in the temple. In Nehemiah 11:17, Galal is described as assisting in the temple service, likely in a musical capacity. The Levites were responsible for various duties in the temple, including music, singing, and assisting the priests (1 Chronicles 23:28 to 32). The mention of Galal and other Levites living in Jerusalem after the exile demonstrates the importance of restoring worship and maintaining the temple services as the Jewish community rebuilt their lives in the land.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 9:16
Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.
- Nehemiah 11:17
Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.