Levite gatekeeper during David's reign
Jathniel
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 26:2.
יַתְנִיאֵלJathniel
The name means “gift of God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Meshelemiah
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Jathniel Written by AI
Jathniel is briefly mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:2 as one of the gatekeepers from the Levites during the reign of King David. The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the tabernacle and later the temple. They ensured that only authorized individuals entered the sacred spaces and maintained order and security. Jathniel is listed as the fourth son of Meshelemiah, who was one of the chief gatekeepers. The text does not provide any further details about Jathniel's life or his specific duties as a gatekeeper. His mention in the list of gatekeepers suggests that he was a trusted and reliable individual who served faithfully in this important role.
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 26:2
Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.