Levite leader during the reign of King David
Jehiel
Named in 6 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 6:20.
יְחִיאֵלJehiel
יְחִיאֵלִיJehieli
יַ֫חַתJahath
Also called Jehieli, Jahath.
About Jehiel Written by AI
Jehiel, also referred to as Jahath, is mentioned in several passages in 1 Chronicles as a Levite leader during the reign of King David. In 1 Chronicles 23:8, Jehiel is listed as one of the sons of Ladan, who was a descendant of Gershon. This chapter describes the organization of the Levites and their duties in the temple service. In 1 Chronicles 29:8, Jehiel is mentioned as one of the leaders of the Levites who received the donations of precious stones for the construction of the temple. This suggests that he held a position of responsibility and trust within the Levitical community. In 1 Chronicles 26:21 to 22, Jehiel is identified as the father of Zetham and Joel, who were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the Lord. This passage also refers to him as Jehieli, possibly indicating a variant spelling of his name. The text does not provide any further details about Jehiel's life or his specific role as a Levite leader. However, his repeated mention in these passages highlights his importance and the significance of the Levites in the administration and service of the temple during David's reign.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Jehiel, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
God’s living one. (1.) The father of Gibeon (1 Chr. 9:35).
(2.) One of David’s guard (1 Chr. 11:44).
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(3.) One of the Levites “of the second degree,” appointed to conduct the music on the occasion of the ark’s being removed to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 15:18, 20).
(4.) A Hachmonite, a tutor in the family of David toward the close of his reign (1 Chr. 27:32).
(5.) The second of Jehoshaphat’s six sons (2 Chr. 21:2).
(6.) One of the Levites of the family of Heman who assisted Hezekiah in his work of reformation (2 Chr. 29:14).
(7.) A “prince” and “ruler of the house of God” who contributed liberally to the renewal of the temple sacrifices under Josiah (2 Chr. 35:8).
(8.) The father of Obadiah (Ezra 8:9).
(9.) One of the “sons” of Elam (Ezra 10:26).
(10.) Ezra 10:21.
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 6:20
Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
- 1 Chronicles 6:43
the son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi.
- 1 Chronicles 23:8
The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all.
- 1 Chronicles 26:21
From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli,
- 1 Chronicles 26:22
the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD.
- 1 Chronicles 29:8
Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.