Ben-hail בֶּן־חַ֫יִל
Levite teacher sent by Jehoshaphat
Who is Ben-hail in the Bible?
Ben-hail was a Levite who served as a teacher during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah in the 9th century BC. According to 2 Chronicles 17:7, Jehoshaphat commissioned Ben-hail and other Levites to travel throughout the cities of Judah and teach the Book of the Law to the people. This educational mission was part of Jehoshaphat's broader religious reforms, designed to strengthen the faith of the Judahites and ensure they understood God's commandments. Ben-hail's role exemplifies the Levites' crucial function as keepers and teachers of God's word, helping to maintain spiritual knowledge and obedience throughout the kingdom.
Biography
Ben-hail was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. As part of Jehoshaphat's reforms, Ben-hail was one of the Levites sent out to teach the Book of the Law in the cities of Judah (2 Ch. 17:7). This educational mission aimed to instruct the people in God's commandments and strengthen their faith. Ben-hail's role as a teacher demonstrates the importance of the Levites in preserving and propagating God's word among the people of Israel.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 17:7
"In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בֶּן־חַ֫יִל |