Son of Zebulun, grandson of Jacob, and a clan leader.
Jahleel
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 46:14.
יַחְלְאֵלJahleel
יַחְלְאֵלִיJahleelite
Also called Jahleelite.
The name means “waiting for, or beseeching, or hope in, God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Zebulun
- People
- Tribe of Zebulun
About Jahleel Written by AI
Jahleel was one of the sons of Zebulun and a grandson of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen. 46:14). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Jacob's descendants who went to Egypt during the time of Joseph. Later, in the census taken in the wilderness, Jahleel is listed as one of the clans of Zebulun (Num. 26:26). The Jahleelites, his descendants, are counted among the clans of Zebulun. Apart from these two mentions in the genealogies and census, no other details about Jahleel's life or specific role are provided in the Bible. His inclusion in these lists highlights his place in the lineage of Zebulun and his status as a clan leader within the tribe.
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
- Genesis 46:14
The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.
- Numbers 26:26
These were the descendants of Zebulun by their clans: The Seredite clan from Sered, the Elonite clan from Elon, and the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.