Bilgah בִּלְגָּה
Head of a priestly division in David's time
Who is Bilgah in the Bible?
Bilgah was the head of the fifteenth division of priests during King David's reign, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 24:14. David organized the descendants of Aaron into twenty-four divisions to systematize temple service, with each group rotating through specific periods of ministry throughout the year. Bilgah's leadership of one of these divisions reflects the structured and orderly approach to priestly duties that was essential to Israel's worship life. His role underscores the importance of the priesthood in maintaining the spiritual health of the nation and demonstrates how the temple service was carefully organized to ensure continuous, dedicated worship of God.
Biography
Bilgah was a priest who served as the head of the fifteenth division of priests during the reign of King David (1 Ch. 24:14). David, along with Zadok and Ahimelech, divided the descendants of Aaron into twenty-four divisions for the purpose of organizing their service in the temple. Each division was responsible for ministering in the temple for a specific period of time throughout the year. The division of the priests ensured a systematic and orderly approach to the temple service, with each group fulfilling their duties in turn. Bilgah's position as the head of the fifteenth division highlights the importance of the priestly role in maintaining the spiritual life of the nation and the centrality of the temple in Israelite worship.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 24:14
"the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בִּלְגָּה |