One of David's mighty men from the tribe of Manasseh
Jediael
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 11:45.
יְדִיעֲאֵלJediael
The name means “the science, or knowledge, of God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Jediael Written by AI
Jediael, the son of Shimri, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:45 as one of David's mighty men. The mighty men were a group of skilled warriors who fought alongside King David and played a crucial role in establishing and defending his kingdom. Jediael is specifically identified as being from the tribe of Manasseh, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Although no further details are provided about his specific achievements or exploits, his inclusion in the list of mighty men suggests that he was a valiant and capable warrior who demonstrated exceptional loyalty and bravery in service to King David.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Jediael, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Known by God. (1.) One of the sons of Benjamin, whose descendants numbered 17,200 warriors (1 Chr. 7:6, 10, 11).
(2.) A Shimrite, one of David’s bodyguard (1 Chr. 11:45). Probably same as in 12:20.
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(3.) A Korhite of the family of Ebiasaph, and one of the gate-keepers to the temple (1 Chr. 26:2).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 11:45
Jediael son of Shimri and his brother Joha the Tizite,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.