Levite gatekeeper, son of Meshelemiah
Jediael
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 26:2.
יְדִיעֲאֵלJediael
The name means “the science, or knowledge, of God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Meshelemiah
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Jediael Written by AI
Jediael is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:2 as one of the sons of Meshelemiah, a Levite gatekeeper during the reign of King David. The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the tabernacle and later the temple, ensuring that only authorized individuals entered the sacred spaces and maintaining order and security. Jediael is listed as the second son of Meshelemiah, suggesting that he held a position of responsibility within the gatekeeping duties. The text does not provide any further details about Jediael's specific role or the duration of his service. However, his mention in the context of the gatekeepers highlights the importance of this function in the maintenance and protection of the holy places during David's reign.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
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 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.