A Levite leader during David's reign
Kemuel
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 27:17.
קְמוּאֵלKemuel
The name means “God hath raised up, or established him.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Hashabiah
About Kemuel Written by AI
Kemuel, the son of Hebron, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:17 as the leader of the Levites during the reign of King David. The context of the passage is the organization of David's administration and the leaders appointed over various tribes and groups (1 Chronicles 27:1 to 34). As the leader of the Levites, Kemuel would have been responsible for overseeing the religious duties and responsibilities of the Levites, who were set apart for the service of the tabernacle and later the temple. The mention of Kemuel in this administrative list highlights the importance of the Levites in the religious life of Israel during David's reign and the need for effective leadership within their ranks. Apart from this brief mention in the context of David's administration, no other information is provided about Kemuel's background, specific duties, or the duration of his leadership over the Levites.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Kemuel, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Helper of God, or assembly of God. (1.) The third son of Nahor (Gen. 22:21).
(2.) Son of Shiphtan, appointed on behalf of the tribe of Ephraim to partition the land of Canaan (Num. 34:24).
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(3.) A Levite (1 Chr. 27:17).
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 27:17
over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.